Food and Drink
- Local Brewery
- Dargett Craft Beer (Aram St)
- Wine Bars
- In Vino (Saryan St), Wine Republic
- Street Food Stalls
- Tumanyan Shaurma (Tumanyan St), Artashi Mot
- Grocery Delivery
- SAS.am, Glovo
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Saryan Street (Wine street), Paronyan Street
- Popular International Cuisine
- Black Angus (Burgers), Katsin (Asian Fusion)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Wildberries, Oz.am
- Best Food Delivery App
- Glovo, Menu.am
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Khorovats (Armenian BBQ), Ghapama, Dolma
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Life Food (Saryan St), Gouroo Club & Garden
- Best Dessert Spots
- Grand Candy (Mashtots Ave) for ponchiks, Crumbs Bakery
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- GUM Market (for dried fruits/souvenirs), SAS Supermarket
Culture and Attractions
- Museums & Art Venues
- Matenadaran (Ancient Manuscripts), Cafesjian Center for the Arts
- Historical Sites
- Tsitsernakaberd (Genocide Memorial), Erebuni Fortress
- Religious Sites
- Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Blue Mosque
- Annual Events
- Yerevan Wine Days (June), Golden Apricot Film Festival (July)
- Cultural Districts
- Kond (Oldest neighborhood with street art and alleys)
- Theater Venues
- Armenian Opera and Ballet Theatre, Stanislavski Russian Theatre
- Local Markets
- Vernissage (Open-air craft market on weekends)
- Music Scene
- Malkhas Jazz Club (Pushkin St), Mezzo Classic House Club
- Street Art
- Kond neighborhood murals
- Cooking Classes
- Megeryan Carpet (includes traditional dinner/cooking)
- Art Galleries
- Sarkis Muradyan Gallery, National Gallery of Armenia
- Historic Buildings
- Government House #1, Opera House
- Local Heritage
- Duduk (traditional woodwind instrument), Pomegranate symbol
- Must-See Landmarks
- The Cascade Complex, Republic Square, Mother Armenia Statue
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Garni Gorge and the Symphony of Stones (40 mins away)
- National Parks Nearby
- Dilijan National Park (1.5 hours away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Hrazdan Gorge, Circular Park (Oghakadzev)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Top of the Cascade, Victory Park
- Birdwatching Locations
- Armash Fish Ponds (1 hour south)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Shorzha (Lake Sevan beaches)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- HayPost (National), Onex, Globbing (for US/China shipping)
- Tech Repair Services
- iStore Service Center, Notebook.am
- Table Tennis Spots
- Orange Fitness Club, various parks in Arabkir
- Language Classes
- Birthright Armenia (Armenian), AVC (Armenian Virtual College)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- National Library of Armenia, AUA Papazian Library
- Community Centers
- TUMO Center for Creative Technologies
- Gaming Lounges
- Cyber Arena (Various locations)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Shangri La Casino (Outside city on highway to Sevan)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $100,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $48,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,300 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $138,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,100 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $66,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,100 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $168,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $80,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 18% standard; 0% for Micro-enterprises (<24M AMD turnover)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 5%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for residents; Territorial for non-residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 20% (Flat rate)
- VAT
- 20%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No
- Property Tax
- Yes, based on market value (graduated scale up to 1%)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Stamp duty and registration fees, approx. $100-$300 total
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Micro-business status (0% tax) for certain IT services
Essentials
- City
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Population
- 1,100,000
- Internet Speed
- Fixed: 60-100 Mbps; 5G: 200+ Mbps
- Currency & Banking
- Armenian Dram (AMD). 1 USD ≈ 400 AMD
- Tap Water
- Drinkable (Free public water fountains called 'Pulpulaks' everywhere)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Team Telecom, Viva-MTS, Ucom (Approx. 5,000 AMD for 20GB)
- Banking for Expats
- Ameriabank, IDBank, Ardshinbank (Requires residency or work contract for full access)
- Accommodation
- Airbnb, List.am (local classifieds), Estate.am
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards widely accepted in the city center
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Hyatt Place Yerevan, Republica Hotel
- Budget Accommodation
- Envoy Hostel (Pushkin St), Highland Hostel (Approx. 6,000 AMD/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Kentron (Downtown), specifically near Republic Square or Northern Avenue
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Arabkir (Komitas Ave area) or Cascade (Tamanyan St) for a mix of residential and cafes
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Impact Hub Yerevan (Melik-Adamyan St) - Approx. 65,000 AMD/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- 2nd Floor (Abovyan St), Lumen Coffee (Teryan St), Greenhouse (Near Opera)
- Networking Events
- Founders Institute Yerevan, BarCamp Yerevan (Annual tech unconference)
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Yerevan Facebook Group, Internations Yerevan
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Yandex Go, GG (highly recommended for quality)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Mimo Bike (sharing app), Jet (electric scooters)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Lake Sevan (Public Beach 1, approx. 1 hour drive)
- Top Regional Airline
- FlyArna, FlyOne Armenia
- Top International Airline
- Armenian Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Highway Access
- M1 (North to Georgia), M2 (South to Iran), M4 (East to Sevan)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Yerevan Railway Station (Sasuntsi Davit)
- Public Transport Passes
- Yerevan Card or single ride (100 AMD across Metro, Bus, Trolleybus)
- Regional Travel
- Marshrutkas (minibuses) from Kilikia Bus Station
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Nairi Medical Center (Paronyan St), Astghik Medical Center
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- LUMEN Yoga Studio (Hanrapetutyun St), Shoonch Yoga
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Gold's Gym (Amiryan St), Reef Fitness (Sayat-Nova)
- Laundry Services
- Lavamatic (Tumanyan St), Crystal Laundry