Cost of living in Yemen compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 163% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 ﷼ (R$ 59) | R$ 28 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 ﷼ (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 3.40 | + 272% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.91 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 4.53 | + 272% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (R$ 506) | R$ 40 | + 1173% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 550 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.28 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,105 ﷼ (R$ 4,543) | R$ 3,140 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,769 ﷼ (R$ 3,896) | R$ 1,858 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (R$ 430) | R$ 529 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ (R$ 2,967) | R$ 1,958 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ (R$ 1,870) | R$ 1,288 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (R$ 852) | R$ 356 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (R$ 400) | R$ 80 | + 403% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,954) | R$ 1,570 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (R$ 464) | R$ 432 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 23 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (R$ 107) | R$ 199 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 169) | R$ 165 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (R$ 252) | R$ 308 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (R$ 255) | R$ 243 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (R$ 101,287) | R$ 87,262 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.34 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (R$ 319) | R$ 214 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (R$ 17) | R$ 41 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 51) | R$ 233 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (R$ 5.13) | R$ 5.47 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.91 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (R$ 50) | R$ 38 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 84) | R$ 97 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 34) | R$ 49 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (R$ 338) | R$ 172 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (R$ 5.06) | R$ 23 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 169) | R$ 11 | + 1446% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,801 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.16 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (R$ 90) | R$ 112 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,850 prices entered by 1,288 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 70% more expensive than in Brazil
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