Cost of living in Armenia compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (CHF 3.13) | CHF 26 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (CHF 1.82) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (CHF 0.90) | CHF 1.60 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (CHF 1.63) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (CHF 0.78) | CHF 3.80 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (CHF 1.89) | CHF 11 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.85 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (CHF 0.40) | CHF 2.39 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.11 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (CHF 5.07) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.48 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (CHF 0.29) | CHF 2.62 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (CHF 512) | CHF 2,797 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (CHF 266) | CHF 2,185 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (CHF 47) | CHF 166 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (CHF 319) | CHF 1,637 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (CHF 135) | CHF 1,195 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (CHF 27) | CHF 94 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (CHF 11) | CHF 40 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (CHF 538) | CHF 426 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (CHF 170) | CHF 127 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (CHF 3.46) | CHF 29 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (CHF 37) | CHF 107 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (CHF 22) | CHF 62 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (CHF 63) | CHF 128 | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (CHF 41) | CHF 167 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (CHF 6,888) | CHF 27,665 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (CHF 0.61) | CHF 1.48 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (CHF 12) | CHF 87 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 78% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (CHF 5.17) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (CHF 4.31) | CHF 24 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (CHF 12) | CHF 98 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (CHF 3.44) | CHF 6 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (CHF 1.77) | CHF 4.74 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (CHF 1.38) | CHF 5.27 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (CHF 0.78) | CHF 3.63 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (CHF 0.52) | CHF 4.67 | - 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (CHF 3.84) | CHF 39 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 76% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (CHF 11) | CHF 78 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (CHF 5.69) | CHF 35 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (CHF 34) | CHF 251 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (CHF 26) | CHF 108 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (CHF 2.18) | CHF 16 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (CHF 1.78) | CHF 5.06 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (CHF 1.49) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (CHF 258) | CHF 464 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.33 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (CHF 41) | CHF 99 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (CHF 1.21) | CHF 9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 78% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland
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