Cost of living in Yemen compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 138% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (84元) | 43元 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (61元) | 37元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (45元) | 17元 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 ﷼ (20元) | 14元 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 ﷼ (30元) | 16元 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 854 ﷼ (23元) | 9元 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (45元) | 48元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,031 ﷼ (55元) | 13元 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 704 ﷼ (19元) | 6元 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (103元) | 7元 | + 1437% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (299元) | 97元 | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,101 ﷼ (30元) | 9元 | + 220% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 155% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (14,794元) | 13,898元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (10,527元) | 8,379元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (4,121元) | 462元 | + 792% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (27,026元) | 6,525元 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (5,405元) | 4,376元 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (2,703元) | 516元 | + 423% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (135元) | 140元 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (2,432元) | 1,829元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (4,054元) | 546元 | + 643% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (135元) | 50元 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (811元) | 66元 | + 1125% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (216元) | 511元 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (324元) | 288元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (405元) | 654元 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (676元) | 844元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 772% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 772% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (4,054元) | 206元 | + 1867% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 159% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (27元) | 28元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (270元) | 27元 | + 902% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (135元) | 30元 | + 349% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (68元) | 19元 | + 249% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (49元) | 44元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (54元) | 21元 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (81元) | 16元 | + 411% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (41元) | 82元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (81元) | 260元 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (27元) | 122元 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (676元) | 319元 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (41元) | 90元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (14元) | 31元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (811元) | 2,968元 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (405元) | 410元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (41元) | 38元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 243% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,173 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 243% more expensive than in China
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