Moving to Australia from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia to Australia, you would find that Australia is 2.6 times more expensive than Armenia overall. A AMD27,376,402 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly A$155,269 in Australia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Australia.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,376,402 A$155,269

To maintain the same standard of living in Australia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 2.5 times more

Childcare

pay 3.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.1 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0039 AUD (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Armenia to Australia.

Moved in 2023
21 ↑ 17% vs 2022

people moved from Armenia to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
AU
39.8

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
AU
14.1t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
AU
4.6%

Australia performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
AU
$59,500

Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
AU
3.0

Australia performs significantly better than Armenia across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Canberra
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Yerevan Canberra
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Australia than Armenia?

On average Australia is around 45% pricier than Armenia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Australia?

Budget about A$38,817 for 3 months in Australia (based on a AMD27,376,402 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Australia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 35.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Australia compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM AU
Population 3,000,756 26,141,369
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Armenian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +374 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000