Cost of living in Yemen compared to Brazil
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in Yemen is 155% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (R$ 64) | R$ 35 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (R$ 46) | R$ 33 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 198% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.73 | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (R$ 34) | R$ 25 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.80 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (R$ 78) | R$ 5.92 | + 1227% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (R$ 227) | R$ 44 | + 416% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.62 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 464% | |||
Housing in Yemen is 464% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (R$ 11,262) | R$ 3,562 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (R$ 8,014) | R$ 2,482 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (R$ 3,137) | R$ 645 | + 387% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (R$ 20,574) | R$ 2,669 | + 671% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (R$ 4,115) | R$ 1,724 | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (R$ 2,057) | R$ 600 | + 243% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (R$ 810) | R$ 89 | + 813% | |
40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (R$ 1,852) | R$ 2,002 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (R$ 3,086) | R$ 642 | + 381% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 103) | R$ 28 | + 266% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (R$ 617) | R$ 20 | + 2942% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Yemen is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (R$ 165) | R$ 255 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (R$ 247) | R$ 244 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (R$ 309) | R$ 389 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (R$ 514) | R$ 293 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 662% | |||
Transportation in Yemen is 662% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 109,371 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (R$ 3,086) | R$ 227 | + 1262% | |
Personal Care | + 204% | |||
Personal Care in Yemen is 204% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (R$ 206) | R$ 48 | + 330% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 264 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (R$ 103) | R$ 20 | + 407% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (R$ 51) | R$ 13 | + 310% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 110% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (R$ 41) | R$ 7 | + 496% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 62) | R$ 4.75 | + 1200% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 53 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Yemen is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Yemen | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (R$ 62) | R$ 112 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (R$ 21) | R$ 63 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 206 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (R$ 514) | R$ 196 | + 162% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (R$ 617) | R$ 4,267 | - 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (R$ 309) | R$ 129 | + 140% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 363% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Yemen is 363% more expensive than in Brazil
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