Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 328% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 328% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (Taka 1,489) | Taka 270 | + 452% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (Taka 1,081) | Taka 530 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (Taka 789) | Taka 216 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 478) | Taka 90 | + 432% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 957) | Taka 143 | + 568% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,100 ﷼ (Taka 526) | Taka 87 | + 504% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,913) | Taka 475 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,435) | Taka 301 | + 377% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 478) | Taka 55 | + 766% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (Taka 1,825) | Taka 427 | + 328% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (Taka 5,289) | Taka 1,429 | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 718) | Taka 137 | + 424% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 ﷼ (Taka 239) | Taka 73 | + 227% | |
| Housing | + 500% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 500% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (Taka 261,859) | Taka 39,784 | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (Taka 186,325) | Taka 22,029 | + 746% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (Taka 72,938) | Taka 3,945 | + 1749% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (Taka 478,362) | Taka 75,922 | + 530% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (Taka 95,672) | Taka 37,731 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Taka 47,836) | Taka 10,000 | + 378% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (Taka 18,836) | Taka 1,373 | + 1272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (Taka 43,053) | Taka 46,509 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 71,754) | Taka 20,820 | + 245% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,392) | Taka 533 | + 349% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 14,351) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,827) | Taka 2,114 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (Taka 5,740) | Taka 2,450 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 7,175) | Taka 4,870 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 11,959) | Taka 4,397 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 995% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 995% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (Taka 306) | Taka 120 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 71,754) | Taka 2,408 | + 2880% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 478) | Taka 836 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 4,784) | Taka 682 | + 601% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,392) | Taka 360 | + 564% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (Taka 1,196) | Taka 411 | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 861) | Taka 625 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 957) | Taka 102 | + 841% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,435) | Taka 129 | + 1010% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 718) | Taka 380 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,435) | Taka 1,745 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 478) | Taka 1,011 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 11,959) | Taka 3,851 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 718) | Taka 1,519 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (Taka 239) | Taka 291 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 527 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 14,351) | Taka 35,756 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 7,175) | Taka 2,864 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 718) | Taka 331 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 517% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 440 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 517% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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