Moving to Armenia from United States
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United States to Armenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United States to Armenia, you would find that Armenia is 53.9% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly AMD12,500,000 in Armenia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 38.9% less
Groceries
pay 59.1% less
Transportation
pay 18.2% less
Housing
pay 67.4% less
Childcare
pay 70.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Armenia?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → AMD12,500,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Armenia
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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 Armenia cost about 49% less than cities in United States.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United States to Armenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Armenia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States generally does better on environment, though Armenia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
United States performs better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States performs better than Armenia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Internal Revenue Service (2016), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), The World Factbook (2010). How we calculate this
Weather in Armenia vs United States
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Can you move from United States to Armenia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Armenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Armenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Armenia's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Armenia
Visa Free
Armenia passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Armenia than United States?
Yes — Armenia is on average about 54% cheaper than United States. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Armenia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly AMD3,125,000 in Armenia on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Armenia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Armenia has 20.3 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 Armenia safe for expats?
Armenia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in United States.
How is healthcare in Armenia compared to United States?
Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 36.8 in United States. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Armenia compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Yerevan is 65°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Yerevan receives around 10.9 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Armenia?
The official language in Armenia is Armenian. In United States, the official language is English.
