Cost of living in Yemen compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨408 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 ﷼ (₨699) | ₨360 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 ﷼ (₨874) | ₨177 | + 394% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ﷼ (₨262) | ₨62 | + 323% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,000 ﷼ (₨349) | ₨101 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 ﷼ (₨262) | ₨45 | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 ﷼ (₨699) | ₨252 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ﷼ (₨349) | ₨198 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ﷼ (₨699) | ₨40 | + 1647% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨171 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨908 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (₨524) | ₨93 | + 465% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨44 | - | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨47,882 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨29,632 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ﷼ (₨34,941) | ₨5,486 | + 537% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨30,304 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,855 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (₨34,941) | ₨4,698 | + 644% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,000 ﷼ (₨5,940) | ₨749 | + 693% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 60,000 ﷼ (₨20,964) | ₨27,357 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 ﷼ (₨34,941) | ₨12,897 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨3,494) | ₨532 | + 557% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 ﷼ (₨3,494) | ₨744 | + 370% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 ﷼ (₨5,241) | ₨2,499 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 ﷼ (₨6,988) | ₨2,581 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ﷼ (₨6,988) | ₨4,064 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 ﷼ (₨6,988) | ₨2,995 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,758,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 ﷼ (₨129) | ₨104 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,000 ﷼ (₨5,591) | ₨1,466 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 180% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ﷼ (₨1,398) | ₨94 | + 1388% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨3,494) | ₨250 | + 1298% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,186 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨349) | ₨379 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ﷼ (₨437) | ₨229 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ﷼ (₨699) | ₨271 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ﷼ (₨349) | ₨195 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 ﷼ (₨524) | ₨96 | + 445% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 ﷼ (₨699) | ₨307 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,330 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨647 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,539 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,144 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨709 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 ﷼ (₨349) | ₨234 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨349) | ₨197 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ﷼ (₨70) | ₨5.62 | + 1143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ﷼ (₨3,494) | ₨1,807 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ﷼ (₨1,747) | ₨277 | + 530% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,062 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 103% more expensive than in India
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