- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- China
- Al Mukalla
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Mukalla, Yemen compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Mukalla (Yemen) is 26% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 935 ﷼ (26元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,333 ﷼ (65元) | 10元 | + 547% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,178 ﷼ (33元) | 10元 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 667 ﷼ (18元) | 12元 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 520 ﷼ (14元) | 8元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450 ﷼ (12元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 ﷼ (44元) | 20元 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 833 ﷼ (23元) | 12元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 350 ﷼ (10元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6.00元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 30元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 525 ﷼ (15元) | 5.00元 | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 203 ﷼ (5.64元) | 20元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Al Mukalla (Yemen) is 98% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 103,000 ﷼ (2,857元) | 3,000元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,500元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,500 ﷼ (208元) | 400元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 ﷼ (4,161元) | 2,000元 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,000元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 ﷼ (83元) | 300元 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36,000 ﷼ (999元) | 100元 | + 899% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 240,000 ﷼ (6,657元) | 4,000元 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 600元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Al Mukalla (Yemen) is 66% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,000 ﷼ (166元) | 300元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,000 ﷼ (111元) | 500元 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 ﷼ (222元) | 500元 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 500元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Al Mukalla (Yemen) is 7% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 300,000元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 313 ﷼ (9元) | 6.00元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 150元 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Mukalla (Yemen) is 3% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (28元) | 10元 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 20元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750 ﷼ (21元) | 30元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 ﷼ (10元) | 5.00元 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (14元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Al Mukalla (Yemen) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,000 ﷼ (222元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300 ﷼ (8元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mukalla (Yemen) is 27% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 12,596元
(454,115 ﷼)
in Al Mukalla
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,900元
in Zhenjiang.
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