Cost of Living in Yerevan, Armenia

Yerevan has a cost of living index of 46/100 (New York = 100). It is 54% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

46/100
Cost Index
$520/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety Index
continental semi-arid
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$650/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,000/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.97/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.85/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$6/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
TransportationScore: 20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$5/month
One-Way Ticket$0.25/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.5/km
UtilitiesScore: 35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$104/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
EntertainmentScore: 25/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
FitnessScore: 30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$10/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
ClothingScore: 30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

65 Mbps
Internet Speed
$180
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kentron, Arabkir, Ajapnyak

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yerevan cheap to live in?

Yerevan has a cost of living index of 46/100, where New York = 100. It is 54% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $920–$1,288 per month.

How much does rent cost in Yerevan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Yerevan costs approximately $650/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $400/month.

Is Yerevan good for digital nomads?

Yerevan has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 65 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $180/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Yerevan?

The median net monthly salary in Yerevan is approximately $520 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Yerevan compare to New York for cost of living?

Yerevan (cost index 46) is 54% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,350/month by moving from New York to Yerevan.

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