Cost of living in Yemen compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 60,964 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 ﷼ (Rp 132,644) | Rp 58,663 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 ﷼ (Rp 165,805) | Rp 32,593 | + 409% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ﷼ (Rp 49,742) | Rp 24,589 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 66,322) | Rp 31,337 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 ﷼ (Rp 49,742) | Rp 14,750 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 ﷼ (Rp 132,644) | Rp 72,901 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 66,322) | Rp 45,403 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ﷼ (Rp 132,644) | Rp 22,376 | + 493% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,966 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (Rp 99,483) | Rp 18,943 | + 425% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 15,178 | - | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 20,348,700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,729,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ﷼ (Rp 6,632,219) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Rp 6,632,219) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,127,477) | Rp 378,883 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 60,000 ﷼ (Rp 3,979,331) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 ﷼ (Rp 6,632,219) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 243% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 ﷼ (Rp 663,222) | Rp 91,402 | + 626% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 ﷼ (Rp 663,222) | Rp 80,207 | + 727% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 ﷼ (Rp 994,833) | Rp 759,724 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,326,444) | Rp 458,661 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,326,444) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,326,444) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 ﷼ (Rp 24,539) | Rp 12,092 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,061,155) | Rp 199,904 | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 209% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 209% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ﷼ (Rp 265,289) | Rp 22,456 | + 1081% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Rp 663,222) | Rp 96,147 | + 590% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 275,446 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 66,322) | Rp 66,604 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ﷼ (Rp 82,903) | Rp 26,592 | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ﷼ (Rp 132,644) | Rp 33,023 | + 302% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 66,322) | Rp 27,953 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 ﷼ (Rp 99,483) | Rp 12,305 | + 708% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 ﷼ (Rp 132,644) | Rp 84,361 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,570 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 379,769 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 66,322) | Rp 38,584 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 66,322) | Rp 50,891 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ﷼ (Rp 13,264) | Rp 2,388 | + 456% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ﷼ (Rp 663,222) | Rp 433,566 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ﷼ (Rp 331,611) | Rp 42,636 | + 678% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 557 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 99% more expensive than in Indonesia
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