Cost of living in Armenia compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (208 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (194 ฿) | 256 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (126 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (54 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797Dram (67 ฿) | 86 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (46 ฿) | 54 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (129 ฿) | 384 ฿ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (40 ฿) | 93 ฿ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (31 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (39 ฿) | 57 ฿ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (260 ฿) | 745 ฿ | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (64 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (19 ฿) | 39 ฿ | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 45% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (44,340 ฿) | 36,930 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (41,325 ฿) | 25,038 ฿ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (6,364 ฿) | 2,285 ฿ | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (32,107 ฿) | 22,966 ฿ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (15,612 ฿) | 10,900 ฿ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (1,726 ฿) | 1,600 ฿ | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (546 ฿) | 556 ฿ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (19,338 ฿) | 10,707 ฿ | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (5,273 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (663 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (529 ฿) | 266 ฿ | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 103% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (4,233 ฿) | 1,924 ฿ | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (2,176 ฿) | 967 ฿ | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (4,264 ฿) | 2,762 ฿ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (4,174 ฿) | 2,835 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (166,965 ฿) | 806,246 ฿ | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (41 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (1,475 ฿) | 2,607 ฿ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 40% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (37 ฿) | 64 ฿ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (334 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (909 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (167 ฿) | 175 ฿ | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (209 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (104 ฿) | 140 ฿ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (65 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (100 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (299 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (641 ฿) | 730 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (290 ฿) | 378 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (1,116 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (2,940 ฿) | 1,790 ฿ | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (609 ฿) | 271 ฿ | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (147 ฿) | 103 ฿ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (72 ฿) | 97 ฿ | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (37,567 ฿) | 28,714 ฿ | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (1.67 ฿) | 1.66 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (1,800 ฿) | 1,857 ฿ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (74 ฿) | 138 ฿ | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 998 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Thailand
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