Cost of living in Yemen compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (89元) | 46元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (64元) | 40元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (47元) | 16元 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (13元) | 18元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (22元) | 19元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (28元) | 11元 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (47元) | 63元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (10元) | 6元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (109元) | 7元 | + 1381% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (315元) | 118元 | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (12元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (10元) | 16元 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 215% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (15,575元) | 15,059元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (11,082元) | 9,006元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (4,338元) | 421元 | + 930% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (28,452元) | 7,547元 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (5,690元) | 4,347元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (2,845元) | 262元 | + 986% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (1,120元) | 115元 | + 872% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (2,561元) | 1,143元 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (4,268元) | 589元 | + 625% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (142元) | 39元 | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (854元) | 51元 | + 1579% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is about the same as in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (228元) | 529元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (341元) | 248元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (427元) | 626元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (711元) | 828元 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 821% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 821% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (18元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (4,268元) | 204元 | + 1997% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (28元) | 39元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (285元) | 27元 | + 959% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (142元) | 53元 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (71元) | 33元 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (51元) | 34元 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (57元) | 13元 | + 332% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (85元) | 15元 | + 480% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (43元) | 74元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Yemen | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (85元) | 265元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (28元) | 110元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (711元) | 348元 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (43元) | 79元 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (14元) | 29元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 18元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (854元) | 3,321元 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (427元) | 410元 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (43元) | 24元 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 295% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,337 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 295% more expensive than in China
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