Cost of living in Armenia compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (28TL) | 40TL | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (63TL) | 27TL | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (16TL) | 14TL | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (8TL) | 5.68TL | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 752Dram (12TL) | 13TL | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (7TL) | 5.63TL | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (17TL) | 24TL | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (11TL) | 5.87TL | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (3.58TL) | 3.20TL | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (7TL) | 13TL | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (45TL) | 81TL | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (9TL) | 7TL | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (2.56TL) | 2.43TL | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (4,561TL) | 3,847TL | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (2,365TL) | 2,266TL | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (419TL) | 561TL | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (2,844TL) | 2,783TL | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (1,198TL) | 1,520TL | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (240TL) | 445TL | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (99TL) | 73TL | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (4,788TL) | 2,432TL | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (1,511TL) | 739TL | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (73TL) | 35TL | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (31TL) | 27TL | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (329TL) | 240TL | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (197TL) | 194TL | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (557TL) | 482TL | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (366TL) | 340TL | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (61,307TL) | 233,835TL | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (5.39TL) | 7TL | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (105TL) | 224TL | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (46TL) | 23TL | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (38TL) | 27TL | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (103TL) | 214TL | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (31TL) | 27TL | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (16TL) | 21TL | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (12TL) | 20TL | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (7TL) | 10TL | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (4.60TL) | 18TL | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (34TL) | 41TL | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (100TL) | 122TL | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (51TL) | 48TL | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (307TL) | 174TL | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (235TL) | 312TL | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (19TL) | 56TL | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (16TL) | 17TL | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (13TL) | 24TL | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (2,299TL) | 4,028TL | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.31TL) | 0.78TL | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (366TL) | 187TL | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (11TL) | 19TL | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,729 prices entered by 565 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 19% cheaper than in Turkey
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