Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (Taka 1,089) | Taka 535 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (Taka 791) | Taka 449 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (Taka 577) | Taka 240 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 ﷼ (Taka 260) | Taka 102 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 ﷼ (Taka 387) | Taka 133 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 854 ﷼ (Taka 299) | Taka 80 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (Taka 582) | Taka 347 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,031 ﷼ (Taka 711) | Taka 207 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 704 ﷼ (Taka 246) | Taka 26 | + 839% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (Taka 1,335) | Taka 571 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (Taka 3,870) | Taka 1,347 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,101 ﷼ (Taka 385) | Taka 112 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (Taka 122) | Taka 53 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 432% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 432% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (Taka 191,620) | Taka 43,087 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (Taka 136,347) | Taka 21,416 | + 537% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (Taka 53,374) | Taka 4,489 | + 1089% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (Taka 350,050) | Taka 37,342 | + 837% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (Taka 70,010) | Taka 20,129 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Taka 35,005) | Taka 3,105 | + 1027% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,750) | Taka 947 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (Taka 31,504) | Taka 36,542 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 52,507) | Taka 16,205 | + 224% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,750) | Taka 369 | + 374% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 10,501) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,800) | Taka 2,612 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (Taka 4,201) | Taka 3,117 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 5,251) | Taka 9,947 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 8,751) | Taka 6,827 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 921% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 921% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 52,507) | Taka 1,696 | + 2996% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 350) | Taka 296 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,500) | Taka 1,395 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,750) | Taka 498 | + 252% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (Taka 875) | Taka 208 | + 320% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 630) | Taka 690 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 700) | Taka 173 | + 305% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,050) | Taka 229 | + 359% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 525) | Taka 304 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,050) | Taka 1,410 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 350) | Taka 885 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 8,751) | Taka 3,617 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 525) | Taka 1,328 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (Taka 175) | Taka 393 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 600 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 10,501) | Taka 35,756 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 5,251) | Taka 1,057 | + 397% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 525) | Taka 264 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 382% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 617 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 382% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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