Cost of living in Yemen compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 266% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 266% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (R$ 67) | R$ 29 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (R$ 36) | R$ 9 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 ﷼ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.15 | + 286% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 854 ﷼ (R$ 18) | R$ 5.77 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (R$ 36) | R$ 19 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,031 ﷼ (R$ 44) | R$ 7 | + 520% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 704 ﷼ (R$ 15) | R$ 4.50 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (R$ 82) | R$ 5.51 | + 1395% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (R$ 239) | R$ 42 | + 470% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,101 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.54 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 482% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 482% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (R$ 11,827) | R$ 3,038 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (R$ 8,416) | R$ 2,039 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (R$ 3,294) | R$ 578 | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (R$ 21,606) | R$ 2,272 | + 851% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (R$ 4,321) | R$ 1,481 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,161) | R$ 431 | + 401% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 108) | R$ 79 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (R$ 1,945) | R$ 1,798 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (R$ 3,241) | R$ 530 | + 511% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 108) | R$ 24 | + 349% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (R$ 648) | R$ 18 | + 3491% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (R$ 173) | R$ 211 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (R$ 259) | R$ 191 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (R$ 324) | R$ 343 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (R$ 540) | R$ 251 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Yemen is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,917 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 221 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 244% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 216) | R$ 46 | + 374% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 108) | R$ 18 | + 495% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 352% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 43) | R$ 5.87 | + 636% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 65) | R$ 4.73 | + 1269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 32) | R$ 48 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 65) | R$ 93 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 22) | R$ 54 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 191 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (R$ 540) | R$ 183 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (R$ 648) | R$ 3,813 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (R$ 324) | R$ 126 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 249% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,397 prices entered by 2,111 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 249% more expensive than in Brazil
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