Cost of living in Yemen compared to Brazil
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Food | + 203% | |||
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Food in Yemen is 203% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,723 ﷼ (R$ 57) | R$ 28 | + 104% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 63) | R$ 27 | + 137% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 42) | R$ 8 | + 450% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 706 ﷼ (R$ 15) | R$ 3.81 | + 289% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,191 ﷼ (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,053 ﷼ (R$ 22) | R$ 5.51 | + 301% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,685 ﷼ (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,989 ﷼ (R$ 42) | R$ 7 | + 502% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 596 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.41 | + 183% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.82 | + 161% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 ﷼ (R$ 251) | R$ 38 | + 565% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 740 ﷼ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 111% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 274 ﷼ (R$ 5.75) | R$ 3.35 | + 72% | |
Housing | + 270% | |||
Housing in Yemen is 270% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 800,000 ﷼ (R$ 16,759) | R$ 3,140 | + 434% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 ﷼ (R$ 12,569) | R$ 1,856 | + 577% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (R$ 534) | R$ 488 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ (R$ 3,682) | R$ 2,114 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ (R$ 2,320) | R$ 1,310 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (R$ 1,057) | R$ 341 | + 210% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (R$ 497) | R$ 78 | + 534% | |
40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ (R$ 3,666) | R$ 1,630 | + 125% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (R$ 576) | R$ 465 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 23 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Yemen is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (R$ 133) | R$ 212 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 209) | R$ 192 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (R$ 313) | R$ 323 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (R$ 317) | R$ 246 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 69% | |||
Transportation in Yemen is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (R$ 125,691) | R$ 89,066 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.39 | + 98% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (R$ 396) | R$ 217 | + 83% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Yemen is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 126% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 39 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 63) | R$ 219 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.79 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.99 | + 156% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (R$ 62) | R$ 42 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Yemen is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 105) | R$ 96 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 42) | R$ 53 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 226 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (R$ 419) | R$ 188 | + 122% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 25 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 209) | R$ 10 | + 1954% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,464 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.24 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (R$ 112) | R$ 118 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
TOTAL | + 131% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 131% more expensive than in Brazil
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