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Cost of Living in Sevan

Sevan, Geghark’unik’, Armenia · Population 19,229

▼ -16% vs Armenia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)֏151,017 ($389)
Couple, monthly֏269,415 ($694)
Family of four, monthly֏349,756 ($901)

Estimated Prices in Sevan

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant֏1,571 ($4.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range֏6,286 ($16.20)per meal
Cappuccino֏471 ($1.22)each
Monthly groceries (single person)֏35,618 ($91.80)per month
Monthly public transport pass֏5,762 ($14.85)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment֏15,190 ($39.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)֏4,400 ($11.34)per month
Fitness club membership֏4,400 ($11.34)per month
Cinema ticket֏1,152 ($2.97)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre֏66,494 ($171)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre֏46,257 ($119)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre֏138,770 ($358)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Sevan is ֏157,140 ($405) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ֏151,017 ($389) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ֏196,322 ($506) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (֏46,257 ($119)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Hrazdan

17 km away · Kotayk’

Dilijan

22 km away · Tavush

Gavarr

26 km away · Geghark’unik’

Charentsavan

31 km away · Kotayk’

Ijevan

39 km away · Tavush

Byureghavan

41 km away · Kotayk’

Abovyan

42 km away · Kotayk’

Nor Hachn

42 km away · Kotayk’

Other Major Cities in Armenia

Yerevan

Yerevan · pop. 1,106,300

֏224,569 ($579) / mo

Gyumri

Shirak · pop. 121,976

֏169,168 ($436) / mo

Vanadzor

Lorri · pop. 90,525

֏169,168 ($436) / mo

Hrazdan

Kotayk’ · pop. 52,283

֏169,168 ($436) / mo

Living in Sevan

Sevan is one of the key cities in Armenia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ֏151,017 ($389), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ֏46,257 ($119) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ֏349,756 ($901) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ֏269,415 ($694) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Sevan is ֏157,140 ($405). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ֏196,322 ($506) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sevan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ֏151,017 ($389) per month in Sevan including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Armenia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Sevan?
A net salary of around ֏196,322 ($506) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sevan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sevan is ֏157,140 ($405).
How much is rent in Sevan?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ֏66,494 ($171) per month in the city centre and ֏46,257 ($119) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ֏138,770 ($358).
Is Sevan cheaper than Armenia on average?
Yes — Sevan is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Armenia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Sevan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ֏35,618 ($92) in Sevan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ֏1,571 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ֏471 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sevan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sevan is estimated at ֏5,762 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sevan are estimates based on Armenia national averages adjusted for city size (population 19,229). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.