Yerevan vs Seoul Cost of Living
Yerevan (Armenia) · Overall index 31.0 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 72% more expensive than Yerevan.
- Transport in Seoul is 95% more expensive than in Yerevan.
- Rent in Seoul is 87% more expensive than in Yerevan.
| Item | Yerevan | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +87% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $621 | $1,128 | +82% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $470 | $885 | +88% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,383 | $2,631 | +90% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $842 | $1,576 | +87% |
| Groceries | +66% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.49 | $0.97 | +98% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.85 | $3.03 | +64% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.23 | $3.33 | +49% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.09 | $3.32 | +59% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.23 | $9.47 | +52% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.84 | $8.39 | +44% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.16 | $14.8 | +81% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.59 | $4.15 | +60% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.84 | $1.53 | +82% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.73 | $3.36 | +94% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.05 | $3.73 | +82% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.27 | $2.22 | +75% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.09 | $1.86 | +71% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.17 | $1.71 | +46% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.03 | $1.67 | +62% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.2 | $11.7 | +62% |
| Transport | +95% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.94 | $1.68 | +79% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $40.3 | $68.9 | +71% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.23 | $2.76 | +124% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.61 | $1.34 | +120% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.53 | +71% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,136 | $18,844 | +106% |
| Dining out | +86% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.88 | $14.8 | +67% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $38.4 | $84.8 | +121% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.6 | $7.96 | +73% |
| Cappuccino | $1.77 | $3.11 | +76% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.91 | $1.89 | +108% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.49 | $4.53 | +82% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.97 | $5.53 | +86% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.78 | $1.43 | +83% |
| Telecom | +40% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $32.3 | $45.1 | +40% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $32.5 | $47.3 | +46% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.16 | $0.22 | +38% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.19 | $11.3 | +38% |
| Utilities & household | +72% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $64 | $130 | +103% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.1 | $0.16 | +60% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.94 | $3.13 | +61% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.58 | $1.03 | +78% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.43 | $15.9 | +69% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.2 | $60.9 | +102% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.49 | $9.46 | +46% |
| Men's haircut | $13.4 | $22.9 | +71% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.36 | $16.6 | +77% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $957 | $1,561 | +63% |
3,291 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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