Cost of Living in Yerevan, Armenia
Yerevan is a city in Armenia, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,151 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $776 per month, or $507 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 77 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Yerevan scores 68/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 92°F and winter highs around 40°F, with roughly 291 sunny days a year.
Yerevan Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Yerevan
How Yerevan Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Yerevan ranks in the top 23% for air quality, but sits in the bottom 25% for internet speed. It is cheaper than 67% of them.
| Metric | Yerevan | World rank | Rank in Asia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,151 | #111 of 340 | #47 of 65 |
| Safety | 68/100 | #144 of 340 | #31 of 65 |
| Healthcare | 60/100 | #241 of 340 | #44 of 65 |
| Internet speed | 77 Mbps | #258 of 340 | #42 of 65 |
| Walkability | 62/100 | #135 of 340 | #17 of 65 |
| Public transit | 40/100 | #157 of 340 | #29 of 65 |
| Food scene | 78/100 | #121 of 340 | #42 of 65 |
| Air quality | 88/100 | #76 of 340 | #7 of 65 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Yerevan
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Yerevan.
- Guilin, China — $671/mo, 42% cheaper, safety 62/100
- Baku, Azerbaijan — $840/mo, 27% cheaper, safety 60/100
- Hanoi, Vietnam — $775/mo, 33% cheaper, safety 70/100
- Dalat, Vietnam — $520/mo, 55% cheaper, safety 78/100
Yerevan FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Yerevan?
A single person should budget around $1,151 per month in Yerevan, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Yerevan?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Yerevan averages $776 per month, dropping to about $507 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,326.
Is Yerevan safe?
Yerevan scores 68/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 72/100.
How fast is the internet in Yerevan?
Median download speeds in Yerevan are around 77 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 18 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Armenia offer a digital nomad visa?
Armenia does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 180 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Yerevan?
Yerevan sees summer highs around 92°F and winter highs near 40°F, with about 291 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 64 days.
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