Moving to Germany from Armenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Armenia to Germany — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Armenia to Germany, you would find that Germany is 71.5% more expensive than Armenia overall. A AMD27,000,000 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly €114,000 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Armenia to Germany.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,000,000 → €114,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Germany

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 62.5% more

Groceries

pay 82.9% more

Transportation

pay 59.0% more

Housing

pay 82.1% more

Childcare

pay 68.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 79.4% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0025 EUR (October 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Germany cost about 24% more than cities in Armenia.

Armenia

Gyumri 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Armenia to Germany, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
3,421 ↓ 24% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Armenia to Germany.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
DE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
DE
3.3

Germany performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
DE
$8,826
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
33.6
DE
45.3

Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
DE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
DE
6.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
20.3
DE
45.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
62.0%
DE
35.4%

Germany performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
12.9%
DE
3.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$9,474
DE
$60,496

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AM
78.3 yrs
DE
80.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
8.5
DE
3.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) (2016). How we calculate this

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

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Berlin
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Yerevan Berlin
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany than Armenia?

No — Germany is on average about 72% more expensive than Armenia. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Germany?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €28,500 in Germany on a AMD27,000,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Germany?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Germany has 45.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Germany safe for expats?

Germany performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Armenia?

Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 33.6 in Armenia. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Germany?

The official language in Germany is German. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM DE
Population 3,086,700 83,491,249
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Euro (€)
Languages Armenian German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +49
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112