- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- Netherlands
- San‘a’
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in San‘a’, Yemen compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,313 ﷼ (€8) | €15 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,332 ﷼ (€4.34) | €7 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 584 ﷼ (€1.90) | €3.83 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 311 ﷼ (€1.01) | €1.22 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 408 ﷼ (€1.33) | €1.95 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 264 ﷼ (€0.86) | €2.09 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 857 ﷼ (€2.79) | €4.33 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 549 ﷼ (€1.79) | €2.29 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 226 ﷼ (€0.73) | €1.75 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 ﷼ (€1.96) | €0.70 | + 179% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.50 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 288 ﷼ (€0.94) | €2.50 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 186 ﷼ (€0.61) | €0.87 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 71% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 130,488 ﷼ (€425) | €1,291 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 125,732 ﷼ (€410) | €1,113 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,610 ﷼ (€31) | €225 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 75,000 ﷼ (€244) | €1,700 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 52,500 ﷼ (€171) | €1,070 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,000 ﷼ (€20) | €70 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,712 ﷼ (€19) | €31 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | 71,480 ﷼ (€233) | €450 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 38,333 ﷼ (€125) | €85 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 800 ﷼ (€2.61) | €10 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 ﷼ (€7) | €15 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,833 ﷼ (€19) | €85 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 ﷼ (€26) | €37 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,333 ﷼ (€30) | €119 | - 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,833 ﷼ (€26) | €104 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 83% | |||
Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 83% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 ﷼ (€3,259) | €24,992 | - 87% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 127 ﷼ (€0.41) | €1.68 | - 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,100 ﷼ (€20) | €151 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 582 ﷼ (€1.90) | €5.00 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,682 ﷼ (€5.48) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,322 ﷼ (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,083 ﷼ (€3.53) | €3.23 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 928 ﷼ (€3.02) | €2.23 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 944 ﷼ (€3.08) | €1.90 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 514 ﷼ (€1.67) | €0.90 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 273 ﷼ (€0.89) | €1.75 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,004 ﷼ (€3.27) | €25 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 32% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,924 ﷼ (€6) | €41 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,000 ﷼ (€52) | €90 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 ﷼ (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 ﷼ (€0.49) | €3.00 | - 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,000 ﷼ (€10) | €3.71 | + 163% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 32 ﷼ (€0.10) | €0.30 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,387 ﷼ (€34) | €20 | + 67% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 358 ﷼ (€1.17) | €7 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 64% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,900
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,411
(432,891 ﷼)
in San‘a’.
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