- Cost of Living
- China
- Yemen
- Wuxi
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuxi, China compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Wuxi (China) is 17% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (1,215 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (1,169 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元9 (370 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (779 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 166% | |
12 eggs, large | 元15 (596 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (297 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (1,505 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元15 (607 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (416 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.50 (218 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (3,962 ﷼) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (277 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (327 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 91% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Wuxi (China) is 10% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,200 (166,384 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,025 (119,836 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元580 (22,977 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (99,038 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,272 (90,023 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (11,885 ﷼) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元60 (2,377 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 88% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (118,846 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元800 (31,692 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元39 (1,525 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 149% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元45 (1,776 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 373% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 48% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元700 (27,731 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 358% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元471 (18,672 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元706 (27,961 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 282% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元550 (21,788 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 148% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 12% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元173,250 (6,863,358 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (275 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元250 (9,904 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,833 ﷼ | - | |
Personal Care | + 122% | |||
Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 122% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元48 (1,882 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (1,387 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 45% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元500 (19,808 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 940% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (1,129 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元42 (1,664 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (1,585 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 141% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (317 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (462 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (1,426 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 64% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 65% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元103 (4,094 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (3,565 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元240 (9,508 ﷼) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元337 (13,337 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元59 (2,335 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 678% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (1,268 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 172% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (990 ﷼) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (11 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元600 (23,769 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 171% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (634 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 58% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 22% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 326,674 ﷼
(元8,246)
in Wuxi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
268,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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