Armenia
Armenia's pink-hued capital with views of Mount Ararat, renowned for its brandy, warm hospitality, and a vibrant café culture in one of the world's oldest cities.
#197 of 250
71% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 408
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Entertainment, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Yerevan is the 197. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 408 for one adult.
Most of that goes on basic grocery basket, which runs 18% above the median city and adds $ 26 a month: chicken breast (1kg) $ 5, pork (1kg) $ 14. It is also pricier than usual for clothing.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is restaurants, 64% below the median: meal at inexpensive restaurant $ 4, domestic beer (0.5l) $ 5. You also get off lightly on transportation, utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
33 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Yerevan, Armenia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/yerevan. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 4.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Pork (1kg) | 13.82 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 16.47 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 13.16 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.47 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Cheese (1kg) | 10.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Butter (200g) | 3.59 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Eggs (12) | 3.36 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Bread (500g) | 1.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 4.78 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Oats (500g) | 1.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 5.03 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Carrots (1kg) | 3.40 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.11 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Garlic (1kg) | 8.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Apples (1kg) | 6.28 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Lentils (1kg) | 4.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.59 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.55 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.57 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.21 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket, WFP food prices |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | SAS Supermarket |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 162.75 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 176.57 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
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