Cost of Living Comparison Between Armenia and Russia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Russia is 12.9% lower than in Armenia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Russia is 13.1% lower than in Armenia | |
| Rent Prices in Russia are 13.8% lower than in Armenia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Russia are 17.5% lower than in Armenia | |
| Groceries Prices in Russia are 0.7% lower than in Armenia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Russia is 60.2% higher than in Armenia | |
Restaurants | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
4,750.00 AMD (983.95 руб) |
3,861.99 AMD (800.00 руб) |
-18.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
20,000.00 AMD (4,142.94 руб) |
16,896.21 AMD (3,500.00 руб) |
-15.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3,200.00 AMD (662.87 руб) |
2,413.74 AMD (500.00 руб) |
-24.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
700.00 AMD (145.00 руб) |
965.50 AMD (200.00 руб) |
+37.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1,300.00 AMD (269.29 руб) |
1,206.87 AMD (250.00 руб) |
-7.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1,320.00 AMD (273.43 руб) |
987.77 AMD (204.61 руб) |
-25.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
373.02 AMD (77.27 руб) |
446.40 AMD (92.47 руб) |
+19.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
189.66 AMD (39.29 руб) |
207.94 AMD (43.07 руб) |
+9.6 % |
Markets | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
2,359.17 AMD (488.70 руб) |
1,709.65 AMD (354.15 руб) |
-27.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
292.75 AMD (60.64 руб) |
249.08 AMD (51.60 руб) |
-14.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
394.63 AMD (81.75 руб) |
258.91 AMD (53.63 руб) |
-34.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
884.29 AMD (183.18 руб) |
692.43 AMD (143.44 руб) |
-21.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1,391.86 AMD (288.32 руб) |
1,932.78 AMD (400.37 руб) |
+38.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1,284.53 AMD (266.09 руб) |
906.99 AMD (187.88 руб) |
-29.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2,103.87 AMD (435.81 руб) |
1,742.81 AMD (361.02 руб) |
-17.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
223.73 AMD (46.35 руб) |
312.71 AMD (64.78 руб) |
+39.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
307.51 AMD (63.70 руб) |
329.12 AMD (68.18 руб) |
+7.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
295.04 AMD (61.12 руб) |
363.24 AMD (75.24 руб) |
+23.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
378.44 AMD (78.39 руб) |
547.37 AMD (113.39 руб) |
+44.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
138.54 AMD (28.70 руб) |
147.86 AMD (30.63 руб) |
+6.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
126.86 AMD (26.28 руб) |
121.91 AMD (25.25 руб) |
-3.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
327.96 AMD (67.94 руб) |
530.79 AMD (109.95 руб) |
+61.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
247.43 AMD (51.25 руб) |
271.89 AMD (56.32 руб) |
+9.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4,000.00 AMD (828.59 руб) |
2,896.49 AMD (600.00 руб) |
-27.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
505.00 AMD (104.61 руб) |
384.80 AMD (79.71 руб) |
-23.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
834.22 AMD (172.81 руб) |
761.63 AMD (157.77 руб) |
-8.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1,000.00 AMD (207.15 руб) |
1,158.60 AMD (240.00 руб) |
+15.9 % |
Transportation | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
150.00 AMD (31.07 руб) |
193.10 AMD (40.00 руб) |
+28.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
9,000.00 AMD (1,864.32 руб) |
13,854.90 AMD (2,870.00 руб) |
+53.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
600.00 AMD (124.29 руб) |
917.22 AMD (190.00 руб) |
+52.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
193.12 AMD (40.00 руб) |
271.92 AMD (56.33 руб) |
+40.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
1,800.00 AMD (372.86 руб) |
2,413.74 AMD (500.00 руб) |
+34.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
1,995.14 AMD (413.29 руб) |
1,087.87 AMD (225.35 руб) |
-45.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
12,900,000.00 AMD (2,672,196.29 руб) |
14,482,469.02 AMD (3,000,000.00 руб) |
+12.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
14,360,000.00 AMD (2,974,630.91 руб) |
13,640,641.83 AMD (2,825,618.02 руб) |
-5.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
50,191.19 AMD (10,396.96 руб) |
46,705.76 AMD (9,674.96 руб) |
-6.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
3,410.54 AMD (706.48 руб) |
2,472.57 AMD (512.18 руб) |
-27.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
7,884.21 AMD (1,633.19 руб) |
3,003.40 AMD (622.14 руб) |
-61.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
38,109.26 AMD (7,894.22 руб) |
15,393.43 AMD (3,188.70 руб) |
-59.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
11,614.09 AMD (2,405.82 руб) |
8,155.57 AMD (1,689.40 руб) |
-29.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
2,500.00 AMD (517.87 руб) |
2,172.37 AMD (450.00 руб) |
-13.1 % |
Childcare | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
130,454.55 AMD (27,023.27 руб) |
155,534.36 AMD (32,218.48 руб) |
+19.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
2,871,428.57 AMD (594,807.81 руб) |
3,382,117.49 AMD (700,595.49 руб) |
+17.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
39,902.11 AMD (8,265.60 руб) |
30,755.89 AMD (6,370.99 руб) |
-22.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
23,168.98 AMD (4,799.38 руб) |
17,523.93 AMD (3,630.03 руб) |
-24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
53,225.52 AMD (11,025.51 руб) |
44,328.95 AMD (9,182.61 руб) |
-16.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
53,652.17 AMD (11,113.89 руб) |
44,110.08 AMD (9,137.27 руб) |
-17.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
291,525.24 AMD (60,388.58 руб) |
230,464.31 AMD (47,739.99 руб) |
-20.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
200,714.29 AMD (41,577.36 руб) |
153,056.38 AMD (31,705.17 руб) |
-23.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
514,451.11 AMD (106,567.00 руб) |
466,009.59 AMD (96,532.49 руб) |
-9.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
324,104.80 AMD (67,137.34 руб) |
298,234.59 AMD (61,778.40 руб) |
-8.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
130,901.46 AMD (27,115.84 руб) |
114,169.15 AMD (23,649.80 руб) |
-12.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
62,085.52 AMD (12,860.83 руб) |
75,576.49 AMD (15,655.44 руб) |
+21.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Armenia Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
234,968.96 AMD (48,673.12 руб) |
326,920.16 AMD (67,720.53 руб) |
+39.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.40 | 16.62 | +7.9 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 | |
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