A study released by Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), entitled “2016: The Social Situation and Poverty in Armenia”, says that the per capita median monthly wage in the country is 55,000 AMD (around $115).
Monthly costs for one individual total 43,000 AMD, of which 44% (19,000 AMD) is spent on food.
Another 34% (14,500 AMD) is spent on various services – to pay utilities, etc.
19% (8,000 AMD) is spent on non-food items.
3% is spent on tobacco items, and less than 1% on alcoholic bev...
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