Moving to
Armenia
The real numbers for Armenia: take-home pay after tax, the true cost of living in Yerevan, and how expats and nomads get a visa.
Take-home pay
Net salary in Armenia after income tax and social security:
Flat 20% income tax with no personal allowance, plus a funded-pension contribution of about 5% up to a cap.
Cost of living · Yerevan
Visa
No formal nomad visa, but 180-day visa-free stays and easy residence permits make it nomad-friendly.
Very safe with low crime; Yerevan is relaxed and walkable.
Dial 911 for police, ambulance or fire.
Get paid in your home currency, spend in AMD, skip the ~3% bank markup.
Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.
Moving to Armenia — FAQ
Is there income tax in Armenia?
Yes. Armenia taxes income at a flat 20%. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 22.9%, leaving roughly $46,260.
Can digital nomads get a visa for Armenia?
Armenia has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. No formal nomad visa, but 180-day visa-free stays and easy residence permits make it nomad-friendly.
How much does it cost to live in Yerevan?
A single person needs roughly $900/month in Yerevan, and a family around $2,100/month, all-in.