Cost of living in Armenia compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,592Dram (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,296Dram (CHF 5.40) | CHF 15 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (CHF 3.70) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 621Dram (CHF 1.46) | CHF 1.68 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 757Dram (CHF 1.78) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552Dram (CHF 1.30) | CHF 4.00 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (CHF 3.81) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (CHF 1.13) | CHF 3.51 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.20 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538Dram (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.92 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,547Dram (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 656Dram (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.46 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (CHF 0.56) | CHF 2.63 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 558,591Dram (CHF 1,314) | CHF 3,399 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 321,726Dram (CHF 757) | CHF 2,544 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,470Dram (CHF 123) | CHF 156 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000Dram (CHF 705) | CHF 1,913 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,989Dram (CHF 372) | CHF 1,508 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,302Dram (CHF 27) | CHF 83 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,415Dram (CHF 13) | CHF 50 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (CHF 621) | CHF 473 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (CHF 212) | CHF 122 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (CHF 10) | CHF 13 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (CHF 4.70) | CHF 34 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 51% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (CHF 212) | CHF 105 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (CHF 82) | CHF 49 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (CHF 137) | CHF 113 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (CHF 100) | CHF 189 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (CHF 28,923) | CHF 29,608 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 511Dram (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.98 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,298Dram (CHF 15) | CHF 80 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (CHF 1.18) | CHF 17 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (CHF 2.35) | CHF 36 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (CHF 24) | CHF 120 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 5.29 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (CHF 2.67) | CHF 3.94 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.91 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 766Dram (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.74 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (CHF 2.82) | CHF 2.68 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,910Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 58 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (CHF 25) | CHF 66 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,617Dram (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,294Dram (CHF 31) | CHF 53 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (CHF 46) | CHF 111 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (CHF 5.83) | CHF 15 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (CHF 3.11) | CHF 5.03 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800Dram (CHF 1.88) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (CHF 941) | CHF 816 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.22 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,391Dram (CHF 48) | CHF 86 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 868Dram (CHF 2.04) | CHF 9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,017 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland
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