- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yemen compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
Food | + 140% | |||
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Food in Yemen is 140% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,721 ﷼ (12KM) | 13KM | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ (10KM) | 7KM | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ (5.62KM) | 4.51KM | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ (3.72KM) | 1.42KM | + 162% | |
12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ (3.88KM) | 3.49KM | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ (2.76KM) | 2.26KM | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ (9KM) | 6KM | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ (4.59KM) | 1.73KM | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ (2.76KM) | 1.05KM | + 162% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (7KM) | 1.19KM | + 479% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (206KM) | 13KM | + 1527% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ (3.10KM) | 2.44KM | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ (2.61KM) | 1.01KM | + 158% | |
Housing | + 184% | |||
Housing in Yemen is 184% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ (1,516KM) | 679KM | + 123% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ (1,170KM) | 446KM | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ (58KM) | 283KM | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 143,662 ﷼ (989KM) | 605KM | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ (5,506KM) | 321KM | + 1618% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ (48KM) | 202KM | - 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (163KM) | 26KM | + 528% | |
40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (1,204KM) | 793KM | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (189KM) | 181KM | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (3.81KM) | 10KM | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (4.73KM) | 5.88KM | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Yemen is 8% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (44KM) | 98KM | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (69KM) | 58KM | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (103KM) | 137KM | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (104KM) | 160KM | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Yemen is 18% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 31,003KM | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ (2.72KM) | 2.29KM | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ (21KM) | 48KM | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Yemen is 15% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (12KM) | 6KM | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (7KM) | 10KM | - 30% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (21KM) | 41KM | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 4.22KM | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (2.58KM) | 5.91KM | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (4.74KM) | 5.03KM | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (2.09KM) | 2.26KM | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (3.36KM) | 2.75KM | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (20KM) | 7KM | + 187% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Yemen is 117% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (34KM) | 24KM | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (14KM) | 13KM | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 44KM | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (138KM) | 46KM | + 202% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (2.06KM) | 5.98KM | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (5.51KM) | 2.38KM | + 131% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (69KM) | 2.75KM | + 2399% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 968KM | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (0.10KM) | 0.21KM | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (37KM) | 48KM | - 24% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (4.28KM) | 5.32KM | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 81% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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