Cost of living in Armenia compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (271 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (183 NT$) | 147 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (122 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (60 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (105 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (86 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (142 NT$) | 230 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (45 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (34 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (36 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (267 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (65 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (22 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (43,492 NT$) | 46,160 NT$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (35,921 NT$) | 28,930 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (4,751 NT$) | 1,512 NT$ | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (37,412 NT$) | 18,869 NT$ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (19,000 NT$) | 13,302 NT$ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (2,282 NT$) | 5,598 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (705 NT$) | 753 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (15,897 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (6,092 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 269% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (638 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 544% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (401 NT$) | 572 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 69% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (3,448 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (1,842 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (4,262 NT$) | 1,745 NT$ | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (4,151 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (166,059 NT$) | 917,519 NT$ | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (37 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (814 NT$) | 1,292 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (120 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (249 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (934 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (138 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (134 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (107 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (97 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (102 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (330 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 28% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (917 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (526 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (1,271 NT$) | 6,000 NT$ | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (1,991 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (268 NT$) | 402 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (101 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (105 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (37,363 NT$) | 8,016 NT$ | + 366% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (1.25 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (2,087 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (76 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 552 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Taiwan
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