Cost of living in Yemen compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 71% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (¥1,591) | ¥1,145 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (¥1,155) | ¥719 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (¥843) | ¥437 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 ﷼ (¥379) | ¥211 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 ﷼ (¥566) | ¥282 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 854 ﷼ (¥437) | ¥815 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (¥849) | ¥951 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,031 ﷼ (¥1,038) | ¥984 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 704 ﷼ (¥360) | ¥421 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (¥1,950) | ¥268 | + 628% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (¥5,652) | ¥1,770 | + 219% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,101 ﷼ (¥563) | ¥217 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (¥178) | ¥225 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 143% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (¥279,842) | ¥194,768 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (¥199,121) | ¥126,641 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (¥77,947) | ¥21,178 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (¥511,213) | ¥142,258 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (¥102,243) | ¥80,836 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (¥51,121) | ¥13,643 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,556) | ¥3,988 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (¥46,009) | ¥59,521 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (¥76,682) | ¥17,809 | + 331% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,556) | ¥665 | + 284% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (¥15,336) | ¥2,700 | + 468% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (¥4,090) | ¥7,941 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (¥6,135) | ¥4,162 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (¥7,668) | ¥7,471 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (¥12,780) | ¥15,388 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 269% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 269% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥161 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (¥76,682) | ¥16,725 | + 358% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 92% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (¥511) | ¥1,370 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥5,112) | ¥1,955 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,556) | ¥2,205 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (¥1,278) | ¥648 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (¥920) | ¥409 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (¥1,022) | ¥143 | + 615% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,534) | ¥184 | + 735% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (¥767) | ¥3,583 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,534) | ¥4,280 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (¥511) | ¥3,593 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (¥12,780) | ¥6,242 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (¥767) | ¥1,034 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (¥256) | ¥533 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (¥15,336) | ¥58,872 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (¥7,668) | ¥11,178 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (¥767) | ¥554 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 619 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 146% more expensive than in Japan
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