Cost of living in Armenia compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,871Dram (CHF 9) | CHF 26 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (CHF 2.00) | CHF 11 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 551Dram (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.57 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 980Dram (CHF 1.85) | CHF 8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 496Dram (CHF 0.93) | CHF 3.82 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (CHF 2.07) | CHF 11 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (CHF 1.37) | CHF 3.85 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 259Dram (CHF 0.49) | CHF 2.84 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (CHF 0.80) | CHF 2.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (CHF 5.55) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.55 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (CHF 0.30) | CHF 2.34 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (CHF 563) | CHF 2,943 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (CHF 291) | CHF 2,074 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (CHF 52) | CHF 178 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (CHF 339) | CHF 1,647 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (CHF 147) | CHF 1,220 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (CHF 28) | CHF 116 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (CHF 12) | CHF 40 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (CHF 589) | CHF 525 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (CHF 186) | CHF 112 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (CHF 3.79) | CHF 31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (CHF 40) | CHF 114 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (CHF 24) | CHF 57 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (CHF 69) | CHF 129 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (CHF 45) | CHF 189 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 76% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (CHF 7,543) | CHF 33,794 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (CHF 0.67) | CHF 1.57 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,785Dram (CHF 11) | CHF 77 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 77% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (CHF 5.66) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (CHF 4.72) | CHF 45 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,035Dram (CHF 21) | CHF 97 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (CHF 3.77) | CHF 5.20 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 750Dram (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.96 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (CHF 1.51) | CHF 4.42 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (CHF 0.85) | CHF 3.46 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (CHF 0.57) | CHF 3.81 | - 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (CHF 4.20) | CHF 36 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 74% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (CHF 12) | CHF 76 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (CHF 6) | CHF 37 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (CHF 28) | CHF 120 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (CHF 29) | CHF 113 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (CHF 2.39) | CHF 17 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (CHF 1.95) | CHF 5.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 807Dram (CHF 1.52) | CHF 7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (CHF 283) | CHF 478 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.37 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (CHF 45) | CHF 98 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 688Dram (CHF 1.30) | CHF 8 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,545 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland
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