Cost of living in Armenia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (€9) | €20 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (€8) | €12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (€4.07) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (€2.00) | €1.36 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (€3.36) | €4.97 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (€2.53) | €3.60 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (€5.71) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (€2.15) | €2.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (€0.73) | €2.17 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (€1.31) | €2.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (€12) | €9 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (€3.26) | €2.61 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (€0.74) | €1.45 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (€1,375) | €1,628 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (€761) | €1,357 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (€94) | €185 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (€1,015) | €895 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (€492) | €729 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (€37) | €124 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (€14) | €26 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €317 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €160 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€19) | €11 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 21% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (€126) | €96 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (€55) | €47 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (€135) | €104 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€123) | €117 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,824 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (€1.33) | €1.82 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (€24) | €69 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.55) | €3.03 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (€34) | €27 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€4.10) | €5.51 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (€3.97) | €4.25 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (€3.17) | €4.29 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (€3.71) | €2.66 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (€3.69) | €2.82 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (€10) | €24 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (€33) | €45 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (€15) | €24 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (€87) | €104 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (€73) | €75 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (€3.47) | €4.59 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (€3.92) | €7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €657 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (€0.04) | €0.27 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,000Dram (€81) | €31 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,209 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in France
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