Cost of living in Aden (Yemen) is 70% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Aden (Yemen) is 118% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Aden | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,131 ﷼ (Dirham 31) | Dirham 60 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,151 ﷼ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 563 ﷼ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 533 ﷼ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.41 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 677 ﷼ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 495 ﷼ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.99 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 943 ﷼ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 771 ﷼ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 406 ﷼ (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 5.08 | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10,000 ﷼ (Dirham 147) | Dirham 10 | + 1352% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 ﷼ (Dirham 147) | Dirham 62 | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 367 ﷼ (Dirham 5.39) | Dirham 5.65 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 ﷼ (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 3.95 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Aden (Yemen) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Aden | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 545,263 ﷼ (Dirham 7,998) | Dirham 5,436 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 377,684 ﷼ (Dirham 5,540) | Dirham 5,338 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 ﷼ (Dirham 1,173) | Dirham 556 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 157,895 ﷼ (Dirham 2,316) | Dirham 4,911 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 104,138 ﷼ (Dirham 1,527) | Dirham 3,245 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 120,000 ﷼ (Dirham 1,760) | Dirham 356 | + 394% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,836 ﷼ (Dirham 291) | Dirham 284 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 173,465 ﷼ (Dirham 2,544) | Dirham 1,423 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 37,500 ﷼ (Dirham 550) | Dirham 471 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 900 ﷼ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 32 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Aden (Yemen) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Aden | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,056 ﷼ (Dirham 89) | Dirham 195 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,000 ﷼ (Dirham 249) | Dirham 196 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,467 ﷼ (Dirham 124) | Dirham 279 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,500 ﷼ (Dirham 198) | Dirham 298 | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 277% | |||
Transportation in Aden (Yemen) is 277% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Aden | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,000,000 ﷼ (Dirham 146,679) | Dirham 79,817 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 207 ﷼ (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 2.22 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 41,000 ﷼ (Dirham 601) | Dirham 103 | + 484% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Aden (Yemen) is 22% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Aden | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 992 ﷼ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,030 ﷼ (Dirham 44) | Dirham 53 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 234 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 882 ﷼ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 759 ﷼ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 514 ﷼ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 275 ﷼ (Dirham 4.03) | Dirham 8 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (Dirham 22) | Dirham 37 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Aden (Yemen) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Aden | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 ﷼ (Dirham 59) | Dirham 168 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,667 ﷼ (Dirham 39) | Dirham 84 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 420 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500 ﷼ (Dirham 110) | Dirham 214 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 467 ﷼ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,617 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 ﷼ (Dirham 0.28) | Dirham 0.32 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,786 ﷼ (Dirham 129) | Dirham 249 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 600 ﷼ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2024.
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