Cost of living in Armenia compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (CHF 8) | CHF 26 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (CHF 5.13) | CHF 16 | - 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (CHF 3.43) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (CHF 1.68) | CHF 1.76 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (CHF 2.94) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (CHF 2.40) | CHF 4.33 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (CHF 3.97) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (CHF 1.25) | CHF 4.07 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.50 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (CHF 1.02) | CHF 2.12 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (CHF 1.83) | CHF 2.75 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (CHF 0.61) | CHF 2.68 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (CHF 1,219) | CHF 3,746 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (CHF 1,007) | CHF 2,813 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (CHF 133) | CHF 231 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (CHF 1,049) | CHF 2,181 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (CHF 533) | CHF 1,591 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (CHF 64) | CHF 125 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (CHF 20) | CHF 55 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (CHF 446) | CHF 472 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (CHF 171) | CHF 110 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (CHF 18) | CHF 20 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (CHF 97) | CHF 111 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (CHF 52) | CHF 63 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (CHF 119) | CHF 121 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (CHF 116) | CHF 191 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (CHF 4,655) | CHF 37,102 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.86 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (CHF 23) | CHF 79 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (CHF 3.36) | CHF 13 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (CHF 26) | CHF 176 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (CHF 3.88) | CHF 5.94 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (CHF 3.76) | CHF 4.44 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (CHF 3.00) | CHF 5.24 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (CHF 2.71) | CHF 3.09 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (CHF 2.85) | CHF 3.57 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (CHF 9) | CHF 53 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (CHF 26) | CHF 83 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (CHF 15) | CHF 38 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (CHF 36) | CHF 125 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (CHF 56) | CHF 127 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (CHF 8) | CHF 19 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (CHF 2.84) | CHF 5.21 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (CHF 2.93) | CHF 7 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (CHF 1,047) | CHF 702 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.33 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (CHF 58) | CHF 88 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (CHF 2.13) | CHF 9 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland
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