- Cost of Living
- China
- Yemen
- Kunming
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 8% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31元 (1,118 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 35元 (1,269 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (543 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (445 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (407 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (230 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 41元 (1,490 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (381 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.86元 (175 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.51元 (162 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (4,243 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (252 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.99元 (180 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 32% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,320元 (119,456 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,076元 (74,705 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316元 (11,384 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,118元 (76,189 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,602元 (57,627 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,467元 (52,770 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 98元 (3,530 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,500元 (89,949 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713元 (25,636 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (1,646 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (1,064 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 184% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 8% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 657元 (23,644 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250元 (8,995 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 542元 (19,515 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 764元 (27,499 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 213% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 28% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 110,000元 (3,957,761 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (261 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 93元 (3,341 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28元 (1,001 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 33% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (1,079 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (1,143 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (7,196 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 88元 (3,148 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 215% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (1,054 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (1,155 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (349 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (372 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (985 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 6% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (3,747 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 113元 (4,081 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 682元 (24,527 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204元 (7,336 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33元 (1,181 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 294% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25元 (910 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (598 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,359元 (120,856 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.29元 (10 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 166元 (5,985 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (636 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| 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 200 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
261,000 ﷼
in Aden
you would need to make just about 219,742 ﷼
(6,107元)
in Kunming.
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