- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,721 ﷼ (Taka 576) | Taka 329 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ (Taka 503) | Taka 426 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ (Taka 273) | Taka 173 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ (Taka 181) | Taka 73 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ (Taka 189) | Taka 98 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ (Taka 134) | Taka 58 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ (Taka 456) | Taka 368 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ (Taka 223) | Taka 147 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ (Taka 134) | Taka 24 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (Taka 334) | Taka 342 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (Taka 10,034) | Taka 2,486 | + 304% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ (Taka 151) | Taka 101 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ (Taka 127) | Taka 46 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ (Taka 73,659) | Taka 42,612 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ (Taka 56,860) | Taka 34,991 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ (Taka 2,830) | Taka 3,724 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 ﷼ (Taka 50,170) | Taka 42,959 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ (Taka 267,574) | Taka 25,756 | + 939% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ (Taka 2,341) | Taka 3,716 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (Taka 7,934) | Taka 2,062 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (Taka 58,532) | Taka 43,935 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (Taka 9,198) | Taka 14,666 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (Taka 185) | Taka 291 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (Taka 230) | Taka 545 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (Taka 2,116) | Taka 2,103 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,345) | Taka 2,596 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (Taka 4,999) | Taka 4,703 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (Taka 5,060) | Taka 4,026 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,281,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ (Taka 132) | Taka 92 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,003) | Taka 2,448 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (Taka 602) | Taka 297 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (Taka 337) | Taka 476 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,003) | Taka 1,238 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (Taka 125) | Taka 304 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (Taka 230) | Taka 360 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (Taka 102) | Taka 87 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (Taka 163) | Taka 110 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (Taka 984) | Taka 320 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (Taka 1,672) | Taka 1,533 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (Taka 669) | Taka 787 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (Taka 6,689) | Taka 2,759 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (Taka 100) | Taka 1,315 | - 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (Taka 268) | Taka 332 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (Taka 3,345) | Taka 547 | + 511% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (Taka 5.02) | Taka 14 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (Taka 1,785) | Taka 2,557 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (Taka 208) | Taka 229 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,550 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.33447
BDT
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YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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