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Cost of Living in Armenia
Monthly Total
$960
$16,800
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$414
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$18
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/13/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$414
$7,245
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$78
$1,365
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$102
$1,785
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$60
$1,050
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$178
$3,115
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$62
$1,085
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$30
$525
Monthly Total
$960
$16,800
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Living in Armenia
Armenia is very affordable ($300-425 1BR) and serves as gateway to Salento and Valle del Cocora. Pleasant eternal spring climate. Smaller and quieter than Pereira. Limited expat infrastructure but deep coffee culture immersion. Great base for coffee region exploration.
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