Cost of living in Yemen compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 261% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 261% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (₨1,023) | ₨367 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (₨743) | ₨331 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (₨542) | ₨168 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (₨152) | ₨58 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (₨253) | ₨93 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (₨327) | ₨39 | + 746% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (₨546) | ₨241 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (₨106) | ₨154 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (₨116) | ₨31 | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (₨1,254) | ₨169 | + 644% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (₨3,635) | ₨776 | + 369% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (₨134) | ₨91 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (₨115) | ₨37 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 783% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 783% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (₨180,003) | ₨40,484 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (₨128,081) | ₨24,222 | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (₨50,138) | ₨5,258 | + 854% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (₨328,828) | ₨25,031 | + 1214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (₨65,766) | ₨15,316 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (₨32,883) | ₨5,856 | + 462% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (₨12,948) | ₨665 | + 1846% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (₨29,594) | ₨31,013 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (₨49,324) | ₨11,734 | + 320% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨1,644) | ₨552 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (₨9,865) | ₨447 | + 2106% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (₨2,631) | ₨2,473 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (₨3,946) | ₨2,814 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (₨4,932) | ₨4,387 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (₨8,221) | ₨3,148 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 1059% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 1059% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,326,030 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (₨210) | ₨105 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (₨49,324) | ₨1,093 | + 4414% | |
| Personal Care | + 231% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 231% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨329) | ₨144 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨3,288) | ₨263 | + 1148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨916 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨1,644) | ₨412 | + 300% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (₨822) | ₨231 | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (₨592) | ₨281 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (₨658) | ₨175 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (₨986) | ₨102 | + 870% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (₨493) | ₨316 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Yemen | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (₨986) | ₨1,432 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (₨329) | ₨597 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,467 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (₨8,221) | ₨1,933 | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (₨493) | ₨720 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (₨164) | ₨226 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (₨9,865) | ₨50,214 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (₨4,932) | ₨1,621 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (₨493) | ₨265 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 557% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,897 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 557% more expensive than in India
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