Cost of living in Yemen compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 48) | R$ 37 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 ﷼ (R$ 60) | R$ 12 | + 402% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.57 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 48) | R$ 25 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 48) | R$ 7 | + 617% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 49 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 258% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.48 | - | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 4,066 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,735 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,400) | R$ 733 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 3,030 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 2,012 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,400) | R$ 513 | + 368% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,000 ﷼ (R$ 408) | R$ 89 | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 60,000 ﷼ (R$ 1,440) | R$ 1,814 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,400) | R$ 653 | + 267% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 240) | R$ 31 | + 670% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 240) | R$ 22 | + 1015% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 ﷼ (R$ 360) | R$ 284 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 ﷼ (R$ 480) | R$ 289 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ﷼ (R$ 480) | R$ 425 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 ﷼ (R$ 480) | R$ 324 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,650 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,000 ﷼ (R$ 384) | R$ 244 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 143% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ﷼ (R$ 96) | R$ 22 | + 338% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 240) | R$ 52 | + 365% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 266 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ﷼ (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 48) | R$ 21 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 36) | R$ 6 | + 498% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 48) | R$ 59 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 245 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 238 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,698 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ﷼ (R$ 4.80) | R$ 1.44 | + 232% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 240) | R$ 142 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 120) | R$ 12 | + 868% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,395 prices entered by 1,477 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Yemen is 67% more expensive than in Brazil
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