- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yemen compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,721 ﷼ (R$ 27) | R$ 28 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.27 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.81 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.28 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.55 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (R$ 470) | R$ 40 | + 1060% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ (R$ 5.93) | R$ 3.25 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ (R$ 3,447) | R$ 3,155 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,661) | R$ 1,958 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ (R$ 132) | R$ 584 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,348) | R$ 2,165 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ (R$ 12,521) | R$ 1,367 | + 816% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ (R$ 110) | R$ 421 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (R$ 371) | R$ 83 | + 348% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,739) | R$ 1,727 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (R$ 430) | R$ 425 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 21 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (R$ 99) | R$ 206 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 157) | R$ 181 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (R$ 234) | R$ 333 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (R$ 237) | R$ 256 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,275 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 47) | R$ 203 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (R$ 16) | R$ 47 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 47) | R$ 235 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (R$ 5.87) | R$ 12 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (R$ 4.76) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.08 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (R$ 46) | R$ 40 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 78) | R$ 95 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 51 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (R$ 313) | R$ 179 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (R$ 4.70) | R$ 23 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 157) | R$ 11 | + 1342% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (R$ 0.23) | R$ 1.18 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (R$ 84) | R$ 116 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,717 prices entered by 2,451 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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