Cost of living in Yemen compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 42元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 ﷼ (59元) | 39元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 ﷼ (74元) | 14元 | + 415% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ﷼ (22元) | 14元 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,000 ﷼ (30元) | 16元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 ﷼ (22元) | 10元 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 ﷼ (59元) | 50元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ﷼ (30元) | 16元 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ﷼ (59元) | 6元 | + 814% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (44元) | 8元 | + 437% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13元 | - | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 12,713元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 5,917元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ﷼ (2,961元) | 450元 | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,564元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,518元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (2,961元) | 296元 | + 900% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,000 ﷼ (503元) | 100元 | + 405% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 60,000 ﷼ (1,776元) | 1,460元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 ﷼ (2,961元) | 553元 | + 435% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 ﷼ (296元) | 43元 | + 589% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 ﷼ (296元) | 55元 | + 435% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 ﷼ (444元) | 418元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 ﷼ (592元) | 296元 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ﷼ (592元) | 553元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 ﷼ (592元) | 705元 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 ﷼ (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,000 ﷼ (474元) | 228元 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ﷼ (118元) | 42元 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (296元) | 59元 | + 399% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (30元) | 67元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ﷼ (37元) | 57元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ﷼ (59元) | 25元 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ﷼ (30元) | 6元 | + 381% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 ﷼ (44元) | 13元 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 ﷼ (59元) | 85元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 178元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 105元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 320元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 ﷼ (30元) | 28元 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ﷼ (30元) | 19元 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ﷼ (5.92元) | 0.34元 | + 1668% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ﷼ (296元) | 412元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ﷼ (148元) | 25元 | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 860 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 77% more expensive than in China
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