Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aden, Yemen
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| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (3,273 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (1,792 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.49 (873 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (232 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.12 (780 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.63 (1,157 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 345% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (1,778 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (950 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (501 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.10 (525 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (3,009 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (432 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (576 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,345 (586,183 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,311 (327,564 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (40,943 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 567% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,546 (386,458 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,148 (287,013 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $160 (40,102 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (10,730 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $345 (86,158 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (26,219 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (2,087 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (5,225 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1293% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (11,890 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (8,814 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $69 (17,287 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (22,157 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (6,306,663 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (135 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (10,719 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (4,621 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (3,559 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (625 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $79 (19,714 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 796% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,671 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (681 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (1,249 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (899 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (454 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (5,059 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 405% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (8,390 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (5,338 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (24,043 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (18,925 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (2,194 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 631% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (1,291 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.38 (1,346 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 (33,051 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (15,633 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (1,427 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 284% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 608,929 ﷼
($2,436)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
347,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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