Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,493Dram (63 kr) | 120 kr | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,396Dram (61 kr) | 88 kr | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (40 kr) | 59 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (15 kr) | 14 kr | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 855Dram (22 kr) | 38 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (15 kr) | 34 kr | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (41 kr) | 52 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (12 kr) | 27 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (10 kr) | 12 kr | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,016Dram (128 kr) | 115 kr | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (15 kr) | 22 kr | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (6 kr) | 22 kr | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (13,357 kr) | 17,188 kr | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 376,155Dram (9,576 kr) | 13,337 kr | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (965 kr) | 1,030 kr | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (5,172 kr) | 10,278 kr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 160,135Dram (4,077 kr) | 7,038 kr | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (581 kr) | 562 kr | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (146 kr) | 287 kr | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (6,719 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (2,291 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (106 kr) | 150 kr | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (51 kr) | 164 kr | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 127% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (2,291 kr) | 863 kr | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (891 kr) | 329 kr | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (1,479 kr) | 887 kr | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (1,086 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 8% | |
| 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 | 12,300,000Dram (313,117 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (12 kr) | 19 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,487Dram (165 kr) | 754 kr | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (13 kr) | 70 kr | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (25 kr) | 100 kr | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (255 kr) | 249 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (76 kr) | 33 kr | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (29 kr) | 35 kr | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (25 kr) | 33 kr | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (25 kr) | 22 kr | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (31 kr) | 20 kr | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (81 kr) | 281 kr | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (276 kr) | 478 kr | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (102 kr) | 284 kr | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,294Dram (338 kr) | 810 kr | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (499 kr) | 902 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (63 kr) | 138 kr | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (34 kr) | 41 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (24 kr) | 74 kr | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (10,183 kr) | 7,113 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (0.58 kr) | 1.62 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (805 kr) | 333 kr | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (21 kr) | 66 kr | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 623 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.02546
SEK
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Sweden
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 80% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Austria is about the same as in Sweden
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Sweden
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 12% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Argentina is 38% cheaper than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Sweden