Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (102 kr) | 145 kr | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (87 kr) | 101 kr | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (46 kr) | 68 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (38 kr) | 41 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (29 kr) | 36 kr | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (65 kr) | 56 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (24 kr) | 31 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (8 kr) | 19 kr | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (133 kr) | 116 kr | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (37 kr) | 25 kr | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (8 kr) | 17 kr | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (15,588 kr) | 20,491 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (8,624 kr) | 14,231 kr | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (1,060 kr) | 755 kr | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 370,304Dram (10,321 kr) | 14,444 kr | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (5,574 kr) | 10,113 kr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,686Dram (493 kr) | 341 kr | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,264Dram (175 kr) | 284 kr | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 3,898 kr | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,184 kr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (214 kr) | 59 kr | + 265% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,500Dram (348 kr) | 313 kr | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 37% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (1,425 kr) | 970 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (618 kr) | 442 kr | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (1,534 kr) | 1,141 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (1,394 kr) | 1,310 kr | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 336,675 kr | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (15 kr) | 18 kr | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (273 kr) | 883 kr | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (40 kr) | 73 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (84 kr) | 196 kr | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (390 kr) | 309 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (46 kr) | 131 kr | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (45 kr) | 90 kr | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (36 kr) | 85 kr | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (42 kr) | 57 kr | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (42 kr) | 29 kr | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (112 kr) | 396 kr | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,709Dram (298 kr) | 421 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (165 kr) | 312 kr | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (990 kr) | 639 kr | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (833 kr) | 935 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (111 kr) | 220 kr | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (39 kr) | 48 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,637Dram (46 kr) | 66 kr | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,355 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.42 kr) | 2.00 kr | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,316Dram (873 kr) | 470 kr | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,346Dram (38 kr) | 72 kr | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 942 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Sweden
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