Prices and Cost of Living in Armenia
Travel Budget Calculator
Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Armenia. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.
Backpacker's budget
Traveling with a backpack
from 43.04 USD to 58.88 USD
Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 1 August 2025.
How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?
Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 16520 AMD (43.04 USD) to 22600 AMD (58.88 USD). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 28857 AMD (75.18 USD) to 50409 AMD (131 USD). You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Armenia. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 5.06 USD to 7.77 USD
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 6.35 USD to 10.04 USD
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 1 August 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Armenia?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 1942 AMD (5.06 USD) to 2982 AMD (7.77 USD) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 2437 AMD (6.35 USD) to 3854 AMD (10.04 USD) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 1 August 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Armenia
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Armenia, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country. City: Yerevan.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 1.30 USD |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.73 USD |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.35 USD |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.42 USD |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 7.38 USD |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.61 USD |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.35 USD |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.46 USD |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.27 USD |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 USD |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 0.85 USD |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 8.29 USD |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.61 USD |
| Onion (1kg) | 0.75 USD |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.77 USD |
| Potato (1kg) | 0.81 USD |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 2.34 USD |
| Tomato (1kg) | 2.22 USD |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.66 USD |
Food and beverage prices in Armenia
Popular food products found on store shelves in Armenia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 290 AMD (0.75 USD) for a kilo of onions to 4739 AMD (12.35 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 898 AMD (2.34 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 325 AMD (0.85 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 663 AMD (1.73 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 498 AMD (1.3 USD) per kilo.
Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 253 AMD (0.66 USD). Dairy prices in Armenia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 616 AMD (1.61 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 3183 AMD (8.29 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 2832 AMD (7.38 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 943 AMD (2.46 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 854 AMD (2.22 USD) per kilo.
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.42 USD |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.01 USD |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 1.82 USD |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.91 USD |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.34 USD |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 52.11 USD |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.42 USD |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 0.53 USD |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Armenia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 1313 AMD (3.42 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 387 AMD (1.01 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 3200 AMD (8.34 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 20000 AMD (52.11 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 4000 AMD (10.42 USD).
Public Transportation Prices
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 23.45 USD |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.39 USD |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.95 USD |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.33 USD |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.56 USD |
How much does transportation cost in Armenia?
The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 150 AMD (0.39 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 9000 AMD (23.45 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 600 AMD (1.56 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 125 AMD (0.33 USD).
Fuel Prices
| Diesel 1L | 1.31 USD |
| Gasoline 1L | 1.33 USD |
| LPG 1L | 0.34 USD |
Fuel prices in Armenia
Average fuel prices in Armenia are 511 AMD (1.33 USD) per liter of gasoline and 501 AMD (1.31 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 131 AMD (0.34 USD).
Entertainment Prices
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.51 USD |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 96.25 USD |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.49 USD |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 772 USD |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 525 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1 361 USD |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 821 USD |
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Armenia?
The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Armenia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 201667 AMD (525 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 296170 AMD (772 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 1384780 AMD (3608 USD) per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3 608 USD |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1 676 USD |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 560 USD |
Hotel Prices in Armenia
A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.
What is the average cost of a hotel room?
Accommodation prices in Armenia vary depending on the city, neighborhood or tourist season. For example, the average price of accommodation in Yerevan (December 2024) ranges from 9212 AMD (24 USD) per night in a hostel to about 26177 AMD (68 USD) in a 3-star hotel. The price of a night in a luxury hotel is an expense from 60957 AMD (159 USD) upwards.
• Prices for products and services in Yerevan. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 06/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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