Cost of living in Armenia

In Armenia, Colombia, living costs about $541 per month for one person and $1418 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Armenia compared to other cities?

Armenia is 39% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Armenia compare to your city?

Armenia is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Armenia is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Armenia?

Who is Armenia a good fit for?

Armenia is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Armenia so expensive?

Rent and utilities can drive up costs, making it challenging for those without substantial income. This can impact overall affordability.

Is food expensive in Armenia?

Food is 42% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable for residents. This helps keep overall living costs manageable.

Is public transport affordable in Armenia?

Public transport is 44% lower than the European benchmark, providing an economical option for getting around. This contributes to the overall affordability of living in the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
541 $
Without Rent
313 $
Rent & Utilities
228 $
Food
199 $
Transport
49 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
307 $
GDP per Capita
6,980 $
Freedom Index
6.54
Lifespan
74 years
Speak English
4%
Population
301.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 3.2 $
Dinner 12.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.71 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.31 $
Capuccino 1.51 $
Coke, 330ml 0.89 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.02 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.96 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.02 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.93 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.48 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.87 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.05 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.08 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.91 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.27 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.1 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.98 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.13 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.31 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.05 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.23 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.7 $
Cigarette pack 1.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.64 $
Monthly Pass 25.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.96 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 24 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 3.04 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 2.78 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.71 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.11 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 39 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 60 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 17.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 163 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 418 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 201 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 306 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 523 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,083 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 307 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 15.65%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 19 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.39 $
Haircut 4.36 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 78.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 213 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 2,567 $

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Armenia vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 68% more expensive) Armenia vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 71% more expensive) Armenia vs Rosario (Rosario is 17% more expensive) Armenia vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 28% more expensive) Armenia vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 38% more expensive) Armenia vs Salta (Salta is 35% more expensive) Armenia vs San Juan (San Juan is 22% more expensive) Armenia vs Lanus (Lanus is 49% more expensive) Armenia vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 28% less expensive) Armenia vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 31% more expensive)
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