- Cost of Living
- China
- Yemen
- Kunming
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 5% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (1,171 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元34 (1,327 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (543 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (445 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (433 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (250 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (1,485 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (375 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.50 (176 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.45 (174 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元112 (4,360 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (267 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.66 (182 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 31% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,151 (123,228 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,076 (81,171 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元279 (10,924 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,998 (78,151 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,589 (62,140 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (7,821 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元101 (3,945 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (108,484 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (11,127 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (1,069 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (1,080 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 5% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元683 (26,723 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 341% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (11,058 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元490 (19,153 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (19,336 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 120% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 31% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,000 (3,910,676 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.33 (209 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (3,259 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (1,100 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 8% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (948 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (1,231 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,905 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (978 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (1,165 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (1,164 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (412 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (430 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元28 (1,085 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 6% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元101 (3,950 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (4,600 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (17,509 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元192 (7,492 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元31 (1,212 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 304% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元25 (958 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元18 (684 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (8 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元122 (4,775 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (665 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 16% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
254,000 ﷼
in Aden
you would need to make just about 213,706 ﷼
(元5,465)
in Kunming.
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