- Cost of Living
- United States
- Yemen
- Oakland, California
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (3,748 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (1,749 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (1,518 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (260 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.72 (929 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.00 (1,248 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (1,916 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (1,166 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (403 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.75 (187 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (4,247 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.29 (571 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (518 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,374 (843,089 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 837% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,663 (665,226 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 950% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $111 (27,614 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,064 (515,600 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 607% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,495 (373,638 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $68 (17,089 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $65 (16,240 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $273 (68,111 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (23,778 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (2,990 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 388% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (6,270 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1572% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (12,910 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (8,245 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (17,697 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (30,294 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,815 (4,700,928 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (224 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (19,988 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (4,604 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (2,163 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (3,879 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (23,749 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 1147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,725 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.33 (1,083 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (1,618 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.02 (754 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (482 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (5,848 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 573% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (10,515 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (5,996 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (34,199 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (12,493 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,064 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 921% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.48 (869 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (1,499 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (107,425 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (42 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (13,554 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (1,537 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 283% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 533 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 577,000 ﷼
($2,309)
in Oakland, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
248,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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