Armenia (AM)
Affordable Caucasus base with a fast-growing tech scene, rich culture, straightforward residency options, low flat income tax, strong diaspora links and increasingly international Yerevan.
Capital: Yerevan
Region: Europe
Language: Armenian
Currency: AMD (֏)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 30)
Emergency: 911
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Armenia — 2026 data in AMD.
30
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Very affordable compared to major global cities. Your money goes a long way here.
Food & Groceries
Lavash (flatbread, 500g) AMD 200–400
Milk (1L) AMD 350–550
Eggs (12) AMD 1,200–2,000
Chicken breast (1kg) AMD 2,500–4,500
Pasta (500g) AMD 400–800
Beer (0.5L, Kilikia, supermarket) AMD 400–700
Wine (750ml, Armenian domestic) AMD 1,500–4,000
Monthly groceries for 1 person AMD 80,000–160,000
Dining Out
Business lunch (set menu) AMD 2,500–5,000
Khorovats Armenian BBQ (iconic, per portion) AMD 3,000–8,000
Restaurant main course AMD 4,000–12,000
Cappuccino AMD 1,000–2,500
Beer in a bar (0.5L) AMD 1,000–2,500
Dinner for 2 (mid-range restaurant) AMD 18,000–45,000
Rent
1-bed apartment, Yerevan centre (Kentron) AMD 220,000–420,000/month
1-bed apartment, outer Yerevan AMD 140,000–280,000/month
3-bed family apartment, good Yerevan district AMD 450,000–1,000,000/month
Room in shared flat, Yerevan AMD 60,000–130,000/month
Utilities (electricity, gas, water, heating — 1-bed) AMD 25,000–80,000/month
Short-stay furnished rental, Yerevan AMD 250,000–600,000/month
Transport
Yerevan metro single fare AMD 100–150
Monthly transport pass (metro + marshrutka) AMD 8,000–12,000
Taxi within central Yerevan (app — GG Taxi) AMD 1,000–3,000
Intercity marshrutka (e.g. Yerevan–Gyumri) AMD 2,000–4,000
Petrol (1L, AI-95) AMD 500–660
Taxi airport transfer (Zvartnots–Yerevan centre) AMD 4,000–8,000
Used compact car AMD 4,000,000–12,000,000
Health & Insurance
Private GP visit AMD 10,000–25,000
Private specialist visit AMD 15,000–45,000
Private dental cleaning / check-up AMD 10,000–30,000
Prescription medication (pharmacy) AMD 2,000–15,000
Individual local health insurance (annual) AMD 120,000–500,000
Utilities
Electricity (1-bed monthly) AMD 5,000–20,000
Gas (monthly, winter heating) AMD 8,000–35,000
Water + sewage (monthly) AMD 3,000–8,000
Home fibre internet AMD 6,000–15,000/month
Mobile plan (calls + data) AMD 3,000–10,000/month
Childcare
State kindergarten (3–6 years) AMD 15,000–40,000/month
Private kindergarten (0–6 years) AMD 80,000–250,000/month
International school tuition AMD 200,000–600,000/month
Private tutor (per session) AMD 4,000–15,000
Leisure
Cinema ticket AMD 2,000–4,500
Gym membership (monthly) AMD 15,000–40,000
Museum entrance (History Museum of Armenia) AMD 1,500–3,000
Dilijan or Lake Sevan day trip AMD 5,000–15,000
Sports club membership (monthly) AMD 20,000–60,000
Coworking desk (monthly, Yerevan) AMD 40,000–100,000
Haircut (men's) AMD 2,000–6,000
Haircut (women's) AMD 5,000–20,000
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