General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.8 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $4/10km |
| Petrol | $0.80/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 21.01/MBits |
| Tld | .am |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 75% |
| Phone mobile data | $5 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Yerevan Mall |
| Supermarket | SAS |
| Pharmacy | Anahit |
| Drugstore | None |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Khorovats | Grilled meat skewers | $5-10 |
| Dolma | Stuffed grape leaves | $3-5 |
| Harissa | Wheat porridge with meat | $3-5 |
| Lavash | Thin flatbread | $1-2 |
| Gata | Sweet pastry filled with nuts and honey | $2-3 |
| Tan | Yogurt drink | $1-2 |
| Khash | Beef foot soup | $3-5 |
| Bozbash | Lamb and vegetable stew | $4-6 |
| Sosis | Armenian sausage | $3-5 |
| Blghour | Armenian pilaf | $3-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat Brandy | A world-renowned brandy made from Armenian grapes | $20-$50 |
| Vodka | A clear, distilled spirit made from fermented grains | $5-$10 |
| Wine | Armenia is home to several wine regions, producing a variety of red, white, and rosé wines | $10-$20 |
| Beer | Armenia has a number of local beer brands, including Gyumri and Kilikia | $2-$5 |
| Kvass | A fermented beverage made from rye bread | $1-$2 |
| Tan | A yogurt-based drink that is often flavored with fruit or honey | $1-$2 |
| Compote | A fruit drink made by boiling fruit in water and sugar | $1-$2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Carpets | Hand-woven carpets with intricate designs | $100-$1,000 |
| Armenian Brandy | A world-renowned brandy made from local grapes | $20-$100 |
| Armenian Cross | A traditional Christian symbol made of silver or gold | $10-$50 |
| Armenian Ceramics | Hand-painted ceramics with traditional Armenian motifs | $10-$50 |
| Armenian Jewelry | Silver and gold jewelry with intricate designs | $20-$100 |
| Armenian Wood Carvings | Hand-carved wooden objects with traditional Armenian designs | $10-$50 |
| Armenian Dolls | Traditional Armenian dolls made of fabric or wood | $10-$20 |
| Armenian Musical Instruments | Traditional Armenian musical instruments such as the duduk and the dhol | $20-$100 |
| Armenian Paintings | Paintings by Armenian artists depicting Armenian landscapes and scenes | $50-$500 |
| Armenian Honey | Local honey made from the nectar of Armenian flowers | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | The first day of the year |
| Christmas | January 6 | The birth of Jesus Christ |
| Women’s Day | March 8 | A day to celebrate women |
| Motherhood and Beauty Day | April 7 | A day to celebrate mothers and women |
| Easter | April (movable) | The resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Victory and Peace Day | May 9 | The victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
| Republic Day | May 28 | The day Armenia declared independence from the Soviet Union |
| Independence Day | September 21 | The day Armenia declared independence from the Soviet Union |
| Constitution Day | November 26 | The day the Armenian constitution was adopted |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Haykakan Zhamanak |
| Online news | Armenpress |
| Tv | Armenia TV |
| Radio | Radio Hay |