- Cost of Living
- China
- Yemen
- Kunming
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China vs Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 4% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31元 (1,156 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 35元 (1,313 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (562 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (460 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (421 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (238 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41元 (1,541 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (394 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.86元 (181 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.51元 (168 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (4,389 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (260 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.99元 (186 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 30% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,320元 (123,550 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,076元 (77,265 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316元 (11,774 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,118元 (78,801 ﷼) | 80,000 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,602元 (59,602 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,467元 (54,579 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 98元 (3,651 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,500元 (93,032 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713元 (26,514 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (1,702 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (1,100 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 5% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 657元 (24,454 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 304% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250元 (9,303 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 542元 (20,184 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 764元 (28,441 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 224% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 27% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 110,000元 (4,093,403 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (270 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93元 (3,455 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28元 (1,035 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 37% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (1,116 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (1,182 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (7,443 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 88元 (3,256 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 226% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (1,090 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (1,194 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (361 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (385 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (1,018 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 10% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (3,876 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 113元 (4,221 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 682元 (25,368 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204元 (7,588 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33元 (1,221 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 307% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (907 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (618 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,359元 (124,998 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29元 (11 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 166元 (6,190 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (657 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 13% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
292,000 ﷼
in Aden
you would need to make just about 252,847 ﷼
(6,795元)
in Kunming.
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