Cost of living in Armenia compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (Dirham 40) | Dirham 53 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (Dirham 32) | Dirham 33 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (Dirham 12) | Dirham 5.55 | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (Dirham 23) | Dirham 32 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (Dirham 3.17) | Dirham 4.37 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 14 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (Dirham 48) | Dirham 64 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (Dirham 2.76) | Dirham 4.72 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (Dirham 5,454) | Dirham 9,425 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (Dirham 3,687) | Dirham 6,144 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (Dirham 539) | Dirham 762 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (Dirham 3,659) | Dirham 7,132 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (Dirham 2,482) | Dirham 4,740 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (Dirham 291) | Dirham 556 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (Dirham 60) | Dirham 244 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (Dirham 2,746) | Dirham 798 | + 244% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (Dirham 906) | Dirham 374 | + 142% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (Dirham 69) | Dirham 42 | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (Dirham 100) | Dirham 35 | + 189% | |
Clothes | + 96% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 96% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (Dirham 521) | Dirham 189 | + 175% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (Dirham 357) | Dirham 227 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (Dirham 544) | Dirham 425 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (Dirham 1,281) | Dirham 381 | + 236% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (Dirham 11,440) | Dirham 96,207 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 2.87 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (Dirham 82) | Dirham 207 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (Dirham 46) | Dirham 22 | + 109% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (Dirham 92) | Dirham 125 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (Dirham 181) | Dirham 547 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (Dirham 23) | Dirham 28 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (Dirham 40) | Dirham 20 | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (Dirham 32) | Dirham 21 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (Dirham 16) | Dirham 11 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (Dirham 18) | Dirham 13 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (Dirham 43) | Dirham 42 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (Dirham 102) | Dirham 166 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (Dirham 75) | Dirham 77 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (Dirham 410) | Dirham 845 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (Dirham 364) | Dirham 320 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (Dirham 38) | Dirham 81 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (Dirham 15) | Dirham 29 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (Dirham 13) | Dirham 35 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (Dirham 3,661) | Dirham 1,688 | + 117% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (Dirham 0.23) | Dirham 0.70 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (Dirham 382) | Dirham 342 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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