Cost of living in Armenia compared to United States
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram ($8) | $20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram ($5.60) | $10 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram ($3.75) | $5.75 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram ($1.84) | $1.09 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram ($3.22) | $4.93 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram ($2.63) | $4.65 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram ($4.33) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram ($1.37) | $4.51 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram ($1.04) | $2.36 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram ($1.11) | $3.26 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram ($8) | $16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram ($2.00) | $2.91 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram ($0.67) | $2.83 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram ($1,331) | $2,962 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram ($1,100) | $2,269 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram ($145) | $224 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram ($1,145) | $1,996 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram ($582) | $1,511 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram ($70) | $150 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram ($22) | $64 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram ($487) | $294 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram ($187) | $141 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram ($20) | $14 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram ($12) | $32 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram ($106) | $56 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram ($56) | $48 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram ($130) | $95 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram ($127) | $126 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram ($5,084) | $27,752 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram ($1.14) | $1.03 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram ($25) | $83 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram ($3.67) | $9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram ($8) | $24 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram ($29) | $151 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram ($4.24) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram ($4.11) | $4.89 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram ($3.28) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram ($2.96) | $4.89 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram ($3.11) | $2.20 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram ($10) | $29 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram ($28) | $57 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram ($16) | $29 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram ($39) | $234 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram ($61) | $92 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram ($3.10) | $5.40 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram ($3.20) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram ($1,144) | $558 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram ($64) | $61 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram ($2.32) | $10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,232 prices entered by 2,789 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in United States
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