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Best Cities in Armenia for Relocation: Where to Live and What It Costs
Yerevan: choosing a district
Yerevan sits at around 1,000 metres. Summers are hot and dry, and days above 35°C are common. Winters are short but can bring frost and snow.
- Kentron is the centre. Everything is walkable and there are plenty of cafés and coworking spaces. It is the most expensive district.
- Arabkir is next to the centre, quieter and greener. It is popular with families and IT workers.
- Davtashen and Ajapnyak have many new buildings and lower rents than the centre. There is no metro, so you rely on buses or taxis.
- Nor Nork, Malatia-Sebastia and Shengavit are residential areas with cheaper rents. Shengavit has metro stations.
According to Numbeo, a one-bedroom flat in central Yerevan averages about 330,000 drams a month, and about 230,000 outside the centre. A three-bedroom flat is roughly 520,000 in the centre and 320,000 further out. Agency listings in Kentron are often higher. For how to search and what to check in a lease, see our guide to renting an apartment in Yerevan.
Other cities and towns
- Gyumri
Armenia's second city, at about 1,500 metres. Winters are cold and snowy, summers milder than in Yerevan. A one-bedroom flat costs about 150,000–200,000 drams in the centre and about 80,000–150,000 outside it (Numbeo). Trains and minibuses connect it with Yerevan. - Vanadzor
The third-largest city, green and wetter than Yerevan. Rents are among the lowest, about 80,000–120,000 drams for a one-bedroom flat. Data are thin, so treat these as estimates. - Dilijan
A forest resort at about 1,500 metres. Quiet, with clean air and UWC Dilijan, an international boarding school for older students. Long-term rentals are scarce and Numbeo has little data, so check local listings. - Tsaghkadzor
A ski resort close to Yerevan. Prices rise in winter with the tourists and it is calm in summer. Good if you travel to the capital often. - Sevan
A lakeside town at about 1,900 metres. Busy in the summer holiday season, cold and windy in winter. Few people choose it for year-round living.
Internet and schools
- Fibre internet is available in Yerevan and the larger cities. Numbeo puts unlimited 60 Mbps+ broadband at about 8,700 drams a month in Yerevan and about 5,250 in Gyumri.
- In resort villages and rural areas, test the connection before you sign a lease.
- State schools teach in Armenian. Schools or classes taught in Russian are limited and mostly in Yerevan.
- Almost all private international schools are in Yerevan. Ask about places and fees well before you move.
How to choose
Start with where you will work. If you need an office, meetings and a bank branch nearby, choose Yerevan. If you work from home, consider Gyumri or Dilijan. A practical approach is to rent in Yerevan for one or two months and visit other towns at weekends. Read our guide to public transport in Armenia to plan the trips.
Common mistakes
- Comparing prices on holiday rental sites. Short stays and long-term leases are different markets.
- Renting in Gyumri or Dilijan in summer without asking how the flat is heated in winter.
- Picking a district with no metro when you commute to the centre every day.
- Not testing the internet in the building when you work remotely.
Frequently asked questions
Which district of Yerevan is best to live in?
Kentron is central, walkable and the most expensive. Arabkir is quieter, greener and popular with families and IT workers. Davtashen and Ajapnyak have new buildings and lower rents but no metro.
How much is rent in Yerevan compared with Gyumri?
Per Numbeo, a one-bedroom flat averages about 330,000 drams in central Yerevan. In central Gyumri it is about 150,000–200,000 drams, and about 80,000–150,000 outside the centre.
Is Dilijan a good place to live in Armenia?
Dilijan is a quiet forest resort at about 1,500 metres with clean air and the UWC Dilijan boarding school. Long-term rentals are scarce and winters are cold, so check local listings and heating.
Are there Russian or international schools outside Yerevan?
State schools teach in Armenian. Russian-language schools or classes are limited and mostly in Yerevan, and almost all private international schools are in Yerevan too.
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Sources: Numbeo, data as of October 2026 — Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor; Numbeo, 2025 — Dilijan; rental listings — list.am; Yerevan metro — Wikipedia.