Wondering how far your salary goes in Yerevan? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.
What things cost
Furnished 1-bed, Kentron (central)US$600-1,100 / mo — often quoted in USD
Furnished 1-bed, Arabkir / DavtashenUS$400-750 / mo
Dinner for two with wine, mid-rangeAMD 15,000-30,000 (US$38-78)
Coffee and a work session in a caféAMD 800-1,500 (US$2-4)
Metro or bus rideAMD 100 (about US$0.25)
Unlimited mobile data, monthlyAMD 5,000-9,000 (US$13-23)
Company registration (LLC or sole trader)Nominal state fee; same-day at the registry
Est. single-person monthly (excl. rent)US$550-800
Good to know
Population
~1.1 million (Yerevan); ~3 million (Armenia)
Languages
Armenian (own alphabet); Russian very widely spoken; English common among the young and in tech
Currency
Armenian dram (AMD); roughly AMD 380-400 = US$1 in 2026
Time zone
GMT+4, no daylight saving
Power plug
Type C/F (European 2-pin), 220V/50Hz
Elevation
~990-1,300 m — the city climbs noticeably from centre to Cascade
Climate
High-altitude continental: 35°C+ dry summers, cold snowy winters, very sunny year-round
Tax number
Public Services Number (social card) — needed for banking, payroll and most services
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A note on budgeting
Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Yerevan checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.