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Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,721 ﷼ (Taka 577) | Taka 380 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ (Taka 504) | Taka 430 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ (Taka 274) | Taka 230 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ (Taka 181) | Taka 73 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ (Taka 189) | Taka 104 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ (Taka 134) | Taka 57 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ (Taka 457) | Taka 329 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ (Taka 224) | Taka 149 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ (Taka 134) | Taka 24 | + 451% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 335) | Taka 349 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 10,063) | Taka 2,441 | + 312% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ (Taka 151) | Taka 100 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ (Taka 127) | Taka 49 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 170% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ (Taka 73,869) | Taka 39,061 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ (Taka 57,021) | Taka 30,585 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ (Taka 2,838) | Taka 3,590 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 143,662 ﷼ (Taka 48,187) | Taka 39,337 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ (Taka 268,336) | Taka 21,014 | + 1177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,348) | Taka 4,616 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (Taka 7,957) | Taka 1,605 | + 396% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (Taka 58,699) | Taka 43,845 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (Taka 9,224) | Taka 13,495 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (Taka 186) | Taka 316 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (Taka 231) | Taka 607 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (Taka 2,122) | Taka 2,249 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,354) | Taka 2,442 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (Taka 5,014) | Taka 5,023 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (Taka 5,075) | Taka 3,926 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ (Taka 132) | Taka 88 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,006) | Taka 2,573 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 604) | Taka 300 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (Taka 338) | Taka 540 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,006) | Taka 1,088 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 339 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (Taka 126) | Taka 313 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (Taka 231) | Taka 367 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (Taka 102) | Taka 91 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (Taka 164) | Taka 114 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (Taka 987) | Taka 255 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,677) | Taka 951 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 671) | Taka 760 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,015 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (Taka 6,708) | Taka 2,831 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (Taka 101) | Taka 1,364 | - 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (Taka 268) | Taka 305 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,354) | Taka 501 | + 569% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (Taka 5.03) | Taka 22 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (Taka 1,790) | Taka 2,127 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (Taka 208) | Taka 223 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,994 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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