VanBasket Armenia

Food Prices in Armenia — November 2026

Name: Armenia — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-22%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Armenia is below the world average by 22%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +8.6% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Armenia

Armenia

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Mongolia 78 -22%

Kenya 78 -22%

Brazil 78 -22%

Namibia 80 -20%

Belarus 80 -20%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Armenia?

No, food in Armenia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 78 (world average = 100), meaning food is 22% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Armenia per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Armenia you can expect to spend around $234. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 78 (world = 100).

How does Armenia compare to similar countries?

Armenia has a VanBasket Index of 78. Similar or nearby countries: Mongolia, Kenya, Brazil.

How often is the food price data for Armenia updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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