Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina, United States compared to Aden, Yemen
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| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (3,423 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (1,831 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.96 (989 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (209 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.07 (767 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (1,242 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (1,887 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 (930 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.88 (470 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (537 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (2,859 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (417 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (575 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,268 (566,390 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,335 (333,320 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (41,227 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,692 (422,515 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,154 (288,216 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $171 (42,584 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (10,695 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $333 (83,165 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (23,394 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (2,158 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (5,220 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1292% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (11,513 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (8,620 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (16,596 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (22,988 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 334% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,232 (6,300,355 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (137 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (11,839 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (4,616 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,830 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $2.50 (624 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $92 (23,095 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 949% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,670 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (680 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (1,634 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.61 (900 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (463 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (5,210 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 420% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (8,189 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 273% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (5,528 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $96 (24,019 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (14,490 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (2,298 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 666% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.01 (1,252 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (1,479 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $483 (120,632 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (18,503 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.71 (1,426 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 284% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 435 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 595,791 ﷼
($2,386)
in Charleston, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
334,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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