Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aden, Yemen
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| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (3,553 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (1,921 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (1,112 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (214 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (655 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.21 (1,052 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (2,262 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (826 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (431 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.30 (575 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (2,999 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (485 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (548 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,871 (467,504 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,355 (338,529 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 435% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (50,202 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 555% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,669 (417,005 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,160 (289,744 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (38,891 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (11,913 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (90,026 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (26,742 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (2,501 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 308% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (4,724 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1160% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (12,480 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (9,163 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (19,272 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (25,781 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,546 (6,132,743 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (150 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (11,846 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (4,208 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (1,582 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.38 (1,095 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (28,566 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 1400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,741 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (746 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (1,669 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (864 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (441 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (4,945 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 469% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (10,055 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (6,123 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $119 (29,622 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (17,060 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (2,551 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 750% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (1,311 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 181% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (1,657 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (107,186 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (117 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 963% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (15,521 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.76 (1,438 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 258% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 405 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 506,836 ﷼
($2,029)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
263,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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