- Cost of Living
- United States
- Yemen
- Oakland, California
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oakland, California, United States compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oakland, California (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (3,749 ﷼) | 2,105 ﷼ | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (1,749 ﷼) | 1,036 ﷼ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.33 (1,333 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (261 ﷼) | 295 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.72 (930 ﷼) | 457 ﷼ | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.94 (984 ﷼) | 260 ﷼ | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,044 ﷼) | 400 ﷼ | + 411% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.58 (1,145 ﷼) | 541 ﷼ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.46 (364 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $0.75 (187 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (4,248 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (499 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.97 (492 ﷼) | 205 ﷼ | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 295% | |||
| Housing in Oakland, California (United States) is 295% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,374 (843,258 ﷼) | 107,195 ﷼ | + 687% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,663 (665,359 ﷼) | 75,732 ﷼ | + 779% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 (35,473 ﷼) | 6,134 ﷼ | + 478% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,064 (515,704 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 607% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,495 (373,713 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (17,488 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $65 (16,244 ﷼) | 19,939 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $284 (70,950 ﷼) | 189,248 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (22,653 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (2,951 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 382% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (6,126 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 1534% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Oakland, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (12,912 ﷼) | 6,005 ﷼ | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (8,247 ﷼) | 18,293 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (17,700 ﷼) | 8,727 ﷼ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (30,300 ﷼) | 5,293 ﷼ | + 472% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Oakland, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,815 (4,701,869 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (211 ﷼) | 195 ﷼ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (19,992 ﷼) | 10,988 ﷼ | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (4,604 ﷼) | 1,051 ﷼ | + 338% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Oakland, California (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (2,378 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (3,521 ﷼) | 3,405 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $83 (20,784 ﷼) | 2,201 ﷼ | + 844% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (1,637 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.43 (1,107 ﷼) | 1,054 ﷼ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (1,369 ﷼) | 838 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.93 (733 ﷼) | 508 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (498 ﷼) | 306 ﷼ | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (5,684 ﷼) | 1,001 ﷼ | + 468% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Oakland, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (10,400 ﷼) | 2,196 ﷼ | + 374% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (5,998 ﷼) | 3,146 ﷼ | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (33,917 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (12,495 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (3,004 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 901% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.48 (870 ﷼) | 415 ﷼ | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (1,499 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $474 (118,447 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (42 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (13,557 ﷼) | 11,585 ﷼ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (1,537 ﷼) | 371 ﷼ | + 314% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 669 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
USD
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Cost of living in Oakland, California (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 787,648 ﷼
($3,152)
in Oakland, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
351,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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