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Overview
Armenia🇦🇲
At a Glance
How Armenia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
40 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
81/100
Healthcare
67/100
Quality of Life
149/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Armenia
Cost of Living
40
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
30
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
40
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
42
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Armenia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
81/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Armenia
Armenia has 29 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $795 in Abovyan to $1,033 in Yerevan. Hrazdan leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Davtashen ranks highest for quality of life at 155/200.
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Abovyan
$795/mo
Safest
Hrazdan
85/100
Best Quality of Life
Davtashen
155/200
Best Healthcare
Yerevan
78/100
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29 of 29 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan | $1,033 | 76/100 | 151/200 | 78/100 | 68 |
| Malatia-Sebastia | $841 | 82/100 | 154/200 | 66/100 | 58 |
| Shengavit | $838 | 83/100 | 154/200 | 66/100 | 57 |
| Nor Nork | $837 | 83/100 | 154/200 | 66/100 | 57 |
| Kentron | $836 | 83/100 | 154/200 | 66/100 | 57 |
| Erebuni | $835 | 83/100 | 154/200 | 66/100 | 57 |
| Ajapnyak | $832 | 83/100 | 154/200 | 66/100 | 57 |
| Arabkir | $832 | 83/100 | 154/200 | 66/100 | 57 |
| Gyumri | $830 | 83/100 | 155/200 | 65/100 | 56 |
| Vanadzor | $813 | 84/100 | 155/200 | 64/100 | 55 |
| Kanaker-Zeytun | $812 | 84/100 | 155/200 | 64/100 | 55 |
| Avan | $802 | 84/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 54 |
| Davtashen | $796 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Abovyan | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Hrazdan | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Vagharshapat | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Kapan | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Armavir | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Charentsavan | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Masis | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Artashat | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Sevan | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Ijevan | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Gavar | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Artik | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Ashtarak | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Ararat | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Goris | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
| Dilijan | $795 | 85/100 | 155/200 | 63/100 | 53 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Families
Schools
11 verified school profiles across 2 cities in Armenia — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Ohanyan Educational Complex
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Ayb School
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YerevanAges varyContact school
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Cambridge International School
CIS Armenia
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Cambridge International School
Dilijan International School of Armenia Foundation (Preparatory Years Centre Dilijan)
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Cambridge International School
Eureka School
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Cambridge International School
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Armenia
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Armenia
Pollution Index
61/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
30.6ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Armenia, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Armenia?
Armenia has a cost of living index of 40 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $830 in Gyumri and reach $1,033 in Yerevan.
What is the cheapest city in Armenia for expats?
Gyumri is the most affordable city in Armenia in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $830 for a single person including rent. Ajapnyak is the next most affordable at $832/mo.
Is Armenia safe for expats?
Armenia has a safety index of 81/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Gyumri scores highest on safety at 83/100.
What is the best city in Armenia for expats and digital nomads?
Gyumri ranks highest for quality of life in Armenia, scoring 155/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $830/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Armenia?
Armenia scores 67/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Armenia cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Armenia's cost of living is roughly 60% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 70% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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