Cost of living in Yemen compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,723 ﷼ (70元) | 54元 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,000 ﷼ (78元) | 36元 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 ﷼ (52元) | 16元 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 706 ﷼ (18元) | 14元 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,191 ﷼ (31元) | 14元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,053 ﷼ (27元) | 8元 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,685 ﷼ (44元) | 56元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,989 ﷼ (51元) | 13元 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 596 ﷼ (15元) | 7元 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 ﷼ (16元) | 6元 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 ﷼ (310元) | 109元 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 740 ﷼ (19元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 274 ﷼ (7元) | 10元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 118% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 800,000 ﷼ (20,677元) | 7,537元 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 ﷼ (15,507元) | 4,597元 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (658元) | 416元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ (4,542元) | 6,994元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ (2,863元) | 3,863元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (1,304元) | 264元 | + 394% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (613元) | 87元 | + 605% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ (4,523元) | 2,180元 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (711元) | 614元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (14元) | 46元 | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (18元) | 45元 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (164元) | 370元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (258元) | 226元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (386元) | 582元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (391元) | 519元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (155,074元) | 160,747元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (11元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (489元) | 177元 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (47元) | 29元 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (26元) | 35元 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (78元) | 488元 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (10元) | 38元 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (18元) | 33元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (8元) | 9元 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (13元) | 10元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (76元) | 86元 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (129元) | 195元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (52元) | 95元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (517元) | 413元 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (8元) | 71元 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (21元) | 34元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (258元) | 32元 | + 705% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (0.39元) | 0.55元 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (138元) | 370元 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 22元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,878 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 71% more expensive than in China
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