Cost of Living

Yerevan, Armenia

Live cost-of-living data for Yerevan — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
25/ 10075% cheaper than New York
+4% rent since Jul 2026
$550/mo
Median Income
75/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
50/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$675/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$450/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & Groceries
35/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.85/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.55/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
30/100
Monthly Transit Pass$24/month
One-Way Ticket$0.27/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.33/km
Utilities
35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$95/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$22/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$35/visit
Dentist Visit$45/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
45/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$300/course
Entertainment
40/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$3/ticket
Clothing
50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$75/pair
Personal Care
35/100
Haircut (Men)$10/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3/bottle
Dining Out
35/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$8/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$45/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.2/meal
Childcare
45/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
40/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

75 Mbps
Internet Speed
$200
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Kentron, Cascade, Abovyan

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yerevan cheap to live in?

Yerevan has a cost of living index of 25/100, where New York = 100. It is 75% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Yerevan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Yerevan costs approximately $675/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $450/month.

Is Yerevan good for digital nomads?

Yerevan has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 75 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $200/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Yerevan?

The median net monthly salary in Yerevan is approximately $550 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Yerevan (cost index 25) is 75% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,875/month by moving from New York to Yerevan.

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