Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,723 ﷼ (Taka 923) | Taka 230 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,137 ﷼ (Taka 724) | Taka 376 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,784 ﷼ (Taka 605) | Taka 184 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 ﷼ (Taka 230) | Taka 79 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,193 ﷼ (Taka 404) | Taka 105 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 ﷼ (Taka 279) | Taka 54 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,554 ﷼ (Taka 526) | Taka 526 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,721 ﷼ (Taka 583) | Taka 159 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 705 ﷼ (Taka 239) | Taka 28 | + 749% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668 ﷼ (Taka 226) | Taka 442 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 ﷼ (Taka 4,066) | Taka 1,478 | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 973 ﷼ (Taka 330) | Taka 102 | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 268 ﷼ (Taka 91) | Taka 45 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 455% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 455% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (Taka 185,473) | Taka 64,159 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (Taka 131,973) | Taka 34,477 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (Taka 51,662) | Taka 4,050 | + 1176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (Taka 338,820) | Taka 39,073 | + 767% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (Taka 67,764) | Taka 22,885 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Taka 33,882) | Taka 4,140 | + 718% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,694) | Taka 1,099 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (Taka 30,494) | Taka 37,254 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 50,823) | Taka 15,000 | + 239% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,694) | Taka 411 | + 313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 10,165) | Taka 621 | + 1537% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,711) | Taka 1,987 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (Taka 4,066) | Taka 2,314 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 5,082) | Taka 4,295 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 8,471) | Taka 4,454 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Yemen is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,080,790 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 94 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,477 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 256% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 256% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 339) | Taka 129 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,388) | Taka 491 | + 589% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,694) | Taka 405 | + 318% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (Taka 847) | Taka 230 | + 268% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 610) | Taka 411 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 678) | Taka 82 | + 727% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,016) | Taka 100 | + 921% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 508) | Taka 240 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,016) | Taka 1,281 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 339) | Taka 958 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (Taka 8,471) | Taka 2,103 | + 303% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 508) | Taka 1,179 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (Taka 169) | Taka 284 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 658 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 10,165) | Taka 35,756 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (Taka 5,082) | Taka 1,420 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (Taka 508) | Taka 259 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 926 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 216% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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