🇦🇲 Yerevan,
Armenia
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7.1
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FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Wildberries, Oz.am |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | SAS.am, Glovo |
| 📱 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 |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Saryan Street (Wine street), Paronyan Street |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Dargett Craft Beer (Aram St) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | In Vino (Saryan St), Wine Republic |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Tumanyan Shaurma (Tumanyan St), Artashi Mot |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Black Angus (Burgers), Katsin (Asian Fusion) |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ 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
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 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
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 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
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 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 |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | The Cascade Complex, Republic Square, Mother Armenia Statue |
| 🏛️ 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 |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 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
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 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
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 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 |
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