Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 ﷼ (Taka 1,187) | Taka 263 | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 611) | Taka 344 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ (Taka 324) | Taka 162 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ (Taka 254) | Taka 74 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ (Taka 183) | Taka 112 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ (Taka 138) | Taka 50 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ (Taka 469) | Taka 581 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ (Taka 260) | Taka 172 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ (Taka 131) | Taka 26 | + 409% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 339) | Taka 391 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 10,176) | Taka 1,738 | + 485% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 550 ﷼ (Taka 186) | Taka 103 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ (Taka 135) | Taka 41 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,105 ﷼ (Taka 91,280) | Taka 59,451 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,769 ﷼ (Taka 78,277) | Taka 33,978 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (Taka 8,640) | Taka 4,046 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ (Taka 59,613) | Taka 35,113 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ (Taka 37,573) | Taka 15,590 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (Taka 17,117) | Taka 3,803 | + 350% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (Taka 8,047) | Taka 1,167 | + 590% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ (Taka 59,360) | Taka 35,909 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (Taka 9,328) | Taka 13,069 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (Taka 188) | Taka 431 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (Taka 233) | Taka 852 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (Taka 2,146) | Taka 1,746 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,392) | Taka 1,826 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (Taka 5,070) | Taka 5,220 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (Taka 5,132) | Taka 4,121 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,035,201) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (Taka 141) | Taka 96 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (Taka 6,412) | Taka 2,898 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 611) | Taka 133 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (Taka 341) | Taka 498 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,018) | Taka 1,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 400 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (Taka 127) | Taka 164 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (Taka 234) | Taka 356 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (Taka 103) | Taka 84 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (Taka 165) | Taka 141 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (Taka 998) | Taka 167 | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,696) | Taka 1,289 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 678) | Taka 888 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (Taka 6,784) | Taka 1,790 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (Taka 102) | Taka 817 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (Taka 271) | Taka 304 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,392) | Taka 536 | + 533% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (Taka 5.09) | Taka 1.67 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (Taka 1,811) | Taka 1,882 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (Taka 211) | Taka 272 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,356 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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