Cost of living in Armenia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (£3.41) | £3.95 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (£1.78) | £1.15 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (£3.47) | £3.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (£2.65) | £2.46 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (£5.18) | £4.80 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (£1.88) | £2.15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (£0.72) | £0.93 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (£1.15) | £2.11 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (£11) | £10 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (£2.33) | £2.25 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (£0.62) | £1.03 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (£1,230) | £2,761 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (£831) | £2,140 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (£122) | £192 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (£825) | £1,876 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (£560) | £1,333 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (£66) | £153 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (£14) | £27 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (£619) | £283 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (£204) | £86 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (£15) | £7 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (£23) | £15 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 109% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (£117) | £71 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (£80) | £35 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (£123) | £83 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (£289) | £87 | + 232% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 77% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (£2,579) | £28,527 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (£1.15) | £1.45 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (£19) | £114 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 86% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (£10) | £3.66 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (£21) | £8 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (£41) | £62 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (£5.16) | £3.94 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (£9) | £1.92 | + 370% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (£7) | £4.56 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (£3.60) | £2.22 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (£4.08) | £1.91 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (£10) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (£23) | £37 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (£17) | £23 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (£92) | £114 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (£82) | £68 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (£9) | £11 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (£3.43) | £3.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (£3.03) | £6 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (£825) | £429 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (£0.05) | £0.12 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (£86) | £40 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (£2.73) | £15 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,904 prices entered by 514 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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