Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aden, Yemen
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| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (3,334 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (1,899 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (1,069 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (210 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (743 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (1,099 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (1,957 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (906 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (443 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (555 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (2,806 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (432 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (560 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,810 (452,436 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,344 (335,768 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (44,670 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,704 (425,875 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,182 (295,402 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 416% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (42,618 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (11,928 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $318 (79,580 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (23,412 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (2,311 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (4,021 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 972% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (12,056 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $34 (8,456 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (16,769 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (24,303 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 177% | |
| 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 | $25,232 (6,305,402 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (146 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (11,848 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (4,620 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,832 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.18 (1,044 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (25,571 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 1242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,631 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.99 (746 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (1,635 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (835 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (463 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (4,549 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 423% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (9,192 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (5,602 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (26,683 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (13,481 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (2,496 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 732% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (1,277 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (1,569 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (107,207 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (208 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 1798% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (18,518 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.41 (1,353 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 322 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 545,419 ﷼
($2,183)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
285,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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