Travel budget and cost of living in Armenia how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Armenia
Armenia: calculate your travel budget
Armenia: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Armenia for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 18 for 2 ppl.
- $ 7.1 per person
- $ 1 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 478* (226548 AMD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 59 for 2 ppl.
- $ 15 per person
- $ 2.6 per person
- $ 5.4 per person
Total budget:
$ 1442* (684488 AMD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 80 for 2 ppl.
- $ 22 per person
- $ 4.7 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 2148* (1019578 AMD)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Armenia in 2020
Cost of living: Armenia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Armenia in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Armenia by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Armenia compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Armenia | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtarak | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ashtarak |
| Yerevan | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Yerevan |
| Sevan | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Sevan |
| Vardenis | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Vardenis |
| Dilijan | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Dilijan |
| Ararat | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Ararat |
Local prices in Armenia by expense type
Armenia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Armenia costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 5.4/person
($ 2.6 to $ 10.6)
($ 2.6 to $ 10.6)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 10.2 to $ 22)
($ 10.2 to $ 22)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 5.1/person
($ 4.3 to $ 6.5)
($ 4.3 to $ 6.5)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 1.2 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 2.2/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Armenia: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Armenia costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 20/night
($ 17 to $ 22)
($ 17 to $ 22)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 30/night
($ 26 to $ 39)
($ 26 to $ 39)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 54 to $ 139)
($ 54 to $ 139)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 71 to $ 106)
($ 71 to $ 106)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 140/night
($ 118 to $ 185)
($ 118 to $ 185)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 22/month
($ 18 to $ 26)
($ 18 to $ 26)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136Room with kitchen
$ 115/month
($ 79 to $ 159)
($ 79 to $ 159)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 103/month
($ 59 to $ 174)
($ 59 to $ 174)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 34/month
($ 27 to $ 47)
($ 27 to $ 47)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 159/month
($ 97 to $ 260)
($ 97 to $ 260)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Armenia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Armenia costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 4.7/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 6.5)
($ 3.6 to $ 6.5)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 5.1/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 6.1)
($ 4.5 to $ 6.1)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Oranges
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 0.5/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 7/kg
($ 5.7 to $ 8.5)
($ 5.7 to $ 8.5)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Armenia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Armenia costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)
91% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 13/month
($ 6.5 to $ 15)
($ 6.5 to $ 15)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75Taxi (per km)
$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)
($ 0.7 to $ 1)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.3
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 23/24hrs
($ 2.4 to $ 52)
($ 2.4 to $ 52)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Armenia: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Armenia costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 75/month
($ 44 to $ 130)
($ 44 to $ 130)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Mobile phone
$ 0/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 18/month
($ 13 to $ 24)
($ 13 to $ 24)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 373/month
($ 278 to $ 641)
($ 278 to $ 641)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 207/month
($ 150 to $ 321)
($ 150 to $ 321)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112Flat (centre)
$ 817/month
($ 533 to $ 1280)
($ 533 to $ 1280)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230Flat (suburbs)
$ 377/month
($ 278 to $ 641)
($ 278 to $ 641)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762Gym
$ 55/month
($ 33 to $ 87)
($ 33 to $ 87)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 151/month
($ 65 to $ 214)
($ 65 to $ 214)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964Private primary school
$ 4334/yr
($ 2559 to $ 7461)
($ 2559 to $ 7461)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769Armenia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Armenia costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5.4/ticket
($ 4.3 to $ 6.5)
($ 4.3 to $ 6.5)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 10.6 to $ 18)
($ 10.6 to $ 18)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Armenia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Armenia costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 27 to $ 97)
($ 27 to $ 97)
29% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 49
($ 33 to $ 82)
($ 33 to $ 82)
32% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 87
($ 44 to $ 150)
($ 44 to $ 150)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 83
($ 54 to $ 108)
($ 54 to $ 108)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100Plane ticket budget
London → Yerevan
$ 360
(fair price: $ 311)
(fair price: $ 311)
Los Angeles → Yerevan
$ 1114
(fair price: $ 970)
(fair price: $ 970)
New York City → Yerevan
$ 929
(fair price: $ 831)
(fair price: $ 831)
Manchester → Yerevan
$ 453
(fair price: $ 358)
(fair price: $ 358)
Dublin → Yerevan
$ 421
(fair price: $ 357)
(fair price: $ 357)
Sydney → Yerevan
$ 1436
(fair price: $ 1302)
(fair price: $ 1302)
Toronto (Ontario) → Yerevan
$ 1187
(fair price: $ 1025)
(fair price: $ 1025)
Montreal → Yerevan
$ 1107
(fair price: $ 956)
(fair price: $ 956)
Edinburgh → Yerevan
$ 475
(fair price: $ 392)
(fair price: $ 392)
Melbourne → Yerevan
$ 1412
(fair price: $ 1279)
(fair price: $ 1279)
Auckland → Yerevan
$ 1976
(fair price: $ 1634)
(fair price: $ 1634)
Perth → Yerevan
$ 1335
(fair price: $ 1213)
(fair price: $ 1213)
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About the information on the cost of living in Armenia
The information about the cost of living in Armenia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Armenia updated on 25-09-2020.