- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- India
- San‘a’
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in San‘a’, Yemen compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 58% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,313 ﷼ (₨614) | ₨261 | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,332 ﷼ (₨353) | ₨296 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 584 ﷼ (₨155) | ₨113 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 311 ﷼ (₨83) | ₨44 | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | 408 ﷼ (₨108) | ₨118 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 264 ﷼ (₨70) | ₨27 | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 857 ﷼ (₨227) | ₨271 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 549 ﷼ (₨146) | ₨102 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 226 ﷼ (₨60) | ₨20 | + 200% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 ﷼ (₨159) | ₨92 | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨885 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 288 ﷼ (₨76) | ₨60 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 186 ﷼ (₨49) | ₨28 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 13% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 130,488 ﷼ (₨34,624) | ₨21,558 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 125,732 ﷼ (₨33,362) | ₨16,882 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,610 ﷼ (₨2,550) | ₨3,586 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 75,000 ﷼ (₨19,901) | ₨13,943 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 52,500 ﷼ (₨13,930) | ₨11,333 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 ﷼ (₨1,592) | ₨2,000 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,712 ﷼ (₨1,516) | ₨1,415 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | 71,480 ﷼ (₨18,966) | ₨32,610 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 38,333 ﷼ (₨10,171) | ₨10,757 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 800 ﷼ (₨212) | ₨277 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ﷼ (₨531) | ₨888 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 2% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,833 ﷼ (₨1,548) | ₨1,805 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 ﷼ (₨2,123) | ₨1,948 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,333 ﷼ (₨2,477) | ₨2,695 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,833 ﷼ (₨2,079) | ₨2,495 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 48% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 ﷼ (₨265,341) | ₨989,189 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ﷼ (₨34) | ₨54 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,100 ﷼ (₨1,619) | ₨3,050 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 8% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 582 ﷼ (₨154) | ₨500 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,682 ﷼ (₨446) | ₨80 | + 458% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,322 ﷼ (₨616) | ₨500 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,083 ﷼ (₨287) | ₨200 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 928 ﷼ (₨246) | ₨438 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 ﷼ (₨250) | ₨164 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 514 ﷼ (₨136) | ₨100 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 273 ﷼ (₨72) | ₨47 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,004 ﷼ (₨266) | ₨134 | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 35% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,924 ﷼ (₨511) | ₨826 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨381 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨682 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ﷼ (₨4,245) | ₨3,993 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 ﷼ (₨531) | ₨100 | + 431% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 ﷼ (₨40) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 ﷼ (₨796) | ₨100 | + 696% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 32 ﷼ (₨9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,387 ﷼ (₨2,756) | ₨1,000 | + 176% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 358 ﷼ (₨95) | ₨120 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is about the same as in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨66,620
(251,072 ﷼)
in San‘a’
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨65,000
in Allahabad.
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