Cost of living in Yemen compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 163% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (Rp 186,070) | Rp 44,863 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (Rp 135,095) | Rp 54,330 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (Rp 98,606) | Rp 27,591 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (Rp 27,579) | Rp 19,917 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (Rp 46,019) | Rp 25,297 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (Rp 59,514) | Rp 18,627 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (Rp 99,354) | Rp 55,732 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (Rp 19,188) | Rp 43,429 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (Rp 21,089) | Rp 21,967 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (Rp 228,073) | Rp 34,412 | + 563% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (Rp 661,040) | Rp 337,317 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (Rp 24,426) | Rp 22,207 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (Rp 20,821) | Rp 17,971 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 404% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 404% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (Rp 32,730,778) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (Rp 23,289,516) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (Rp 9,116,830) | Rp 528,780 | + 1624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (Rp 59,792,291) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 723% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (Rp 11,958,458) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Rp 5,979,229) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (Rp 2,354,321) | Rp 410,662 | + 473% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (Rp 5,381,306) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (Rp 8,968,844) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 560% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (Rp 298,961) | Rp 56,742 | + 427% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,793,769) | Rp 77,300 | + 2221% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (Rp 478,338) | Rp 624,572 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (Rp 717,507) | Rp 443,680 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (Rp 896,884) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,494,807) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 1247% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 1247% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (Rp 38,267) | Rp 12,273 | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (Rp 8,968,844) | Rp 150,291 | + 5868% | |
| Personal Care | + 264% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 264% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 59,792) | Rp 36,367 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Rp 597,923) | Rp 60,467 | + 889% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 351,050 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (Rp 298,961) | Rp 130,123 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (Rp 149,481) | Rp 21,655 | + 590% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (Rp 107,626) | Rp 34,558 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (Rp 119,585) | Rp 30,035 | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (Rp 179,377) | Rp 15,580 | + 1051% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (Rp 89,688) | Rp 88,350 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Yemen | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (Rp 179,377) | Rp 216,012 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (Rp 59,792) | Rp 104,481 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,494,807) | Rp 383,761 | + 290% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (Rp 89,688) | Rp 162,937 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (Rp 29,896) | Rp 36,298 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (Rp 1,793,769) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (Rp 896,884) | Rp 496,553 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (Rp 89,688) | Rp 35,528 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 458% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 618 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 458% more expensive than in Indonesia
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