Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 205% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (Taka 1,373) | Taka 354 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (Taka 997) | Taka 372 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (Taka 728) | Taka 189 | + 286% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (Taka 204) | Taka 91 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (Taka 340) | Taka 156 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (Taka 439) | Taka 83 | + 429% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (Taka 733) | Taka 697 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (Taka 142) | Taka 209 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (Taka 156) | Taka 37 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (Taka 1,683) | Taka 488 | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (Taka 4,878) | Taka 1,255 | + 289% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (Taka 180) | Taka 130 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (Taka 154) | Taka 57 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 512% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 512% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (Taka 241,542) | Taka 48,251 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (Taka 171,869) | Taka 35,702 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (Taka 67,279) | Taka 3,885 | + 1632% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (Taka 441,247) | Taka 61,660 | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (Taka 88,249) | Taka 33,185 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Taka 44,125) | Taka 3,381 | + 1205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (Taka 17,374) | Taka 945 | + 1739% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (Taka 39,712) | Taka 42,323 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 66,187) | Taka 19,150 | + 246% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,206) | Taka 561 | + 293% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 13,237) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,530) | Taka 2,028 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (Taka 5,295) | Taka 3,683 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 6,619) | Taka 7,920 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 11,031) | Taka 4,630 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 798% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 798% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (Taka 282) | Taka 128 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 66,187) | Taka 3,514 | + 1784% | |
| Personal Care | + 219% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 219% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 441) | Taka 228 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 4,412) | Taka 647 | + 582% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,685 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,206) | Taka 409 | + 439% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (Taka 1,103) | Taka 325 | + 240% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 794) | Taka 468 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 882) | Taka 94 | + 844% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,324) | Taka 172 | + 668% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 662) | Taka 640 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Yemen | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,324) | Taka 1,598 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 441) | Taka 896 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,777 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 11,031) | Taka 3,233 | + 241% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 662) | Taka 999 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (Taka 221) | Taka 266 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 486 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 13,237) | Taka 35,756 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 6,619) | Taka 1,738 | + 281% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 662) | Taka 312 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 460% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 761 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 460% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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