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Armenia

🇦🇲Armenia

Asia· Updated 06/03/2026

Information

Capital

Yerevan

Population

2,990,000

Currency

Armenian dram (AMD ֏)

Languages

arménien, russe

Continent

Asia

Calling code

+374

Timezone

Asia/Yerevan

Area

29,800 km²

Government

Parliamentary republic

National day

September 21 (Independence Proclamation)

Internet domain

.am

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About

Armenia is a Caucasus country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, being the first nation to adopt Christianity as the state religion. The capital is Yerevan.

Safety

Risk level :Moderate overall risk level, with increased vigilance near borders due to regional tensions.

Risk areas

Border with Azerbaijan - Armed conflict and military tensionsBorder with Turkey - Closed and diplomatic tensions

Crime(low)

  • Avoid wearing visible valuables
  • Stay vigilant in tourist areas

Terrorism(low)

  • Follow local and French authorities' advice

Transport

  • Drive carefully, avoid at night

Natural risks(Frequent earthquakes due to tectonic location)

  • Know procedures in case of earthquake

Health(Limited healthcare system outside Yerevan)

  • Recommended vaccines: DTP, hepatitis A/B
  • Repatriation insurance mandatory

Practical tips

  • Register with the Ariane traveler registry
  • Copy important documents
  • Avoid protests

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center150-250
1-bedroom apartment in city center200-350
1-bedroom apartment in suburb150-250
3-bedroom apartment in city center400-600
3-bedroom apartment in suburb300-500

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3-5
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15-25
McDonald's menu5-7
Local beer (0.5L)1-2
Cappuccino1-2
Water (1.5L)0.50-1
Bread (500g)0.25-0.50
Milk (1L)0.50-1
Eggs (12)1-2
Chicken (1kg)3-5
Apples (1kg)1-2
Bananas (1kg)0.50-1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.25-0.50
Monthly transport subscription10-20
Taxi ride (start)1-2
Taxi (1km)0.50-1
Gasoline (1L)0.80-1.20

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)20-40
Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20
Cinema3-5
Theater10-20

Health

General practitioner consultation10-20
Dentist consultation20-40
Antibiotic medications5-10
Cold medications (6 days)5-10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)10-20
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)5-10
Public services for 85m² apartment20-40
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)20-40
Nike sports shoes40-80
International primary school (monthly)200-400

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police102
Ambulance103
Fire department101

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Armenia

Павел Хлыстунов

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Armenia

Misak Aghababyan

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Armenia

Roshini Chida

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Armenia

Alexander Gluschenko

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Armenia

Lyov_travels Levon

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Armenia

Tigran Manukyan

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Armenia

alexander ermakov

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Armenia

Doctor Unface

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Armenia

Şinasi Müldür

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Armenia

Julien Lambert

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Armenia

Mary Rose Relente

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Armenia

Doctor Unface

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Armenia

Vladimir Konoplev

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Armenia

Sara

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

Armenia

Nurullah Macun

Parc national

Parc national

Armenia

Alexander Fadeev

Centre historique

Centre historique

Armenia

Jérémy Glineur

Centre historique

Centre historique

Armenia

Anastasiia Voskova

Plage paradisiaque

Plage paradisiaque

Armenia

Pok Rie

Plage paradisiaque

Plage paradisiaque

Armenia

Nick Gorniok

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