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Cost of living in Yemen compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,721 ﷼ (¥760) | ¥1,019 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ (¥664) | ¥714 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ (¥361) | ¥466 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ (¥238) | ¥199 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ (¥249) | ¥272 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ (¥177) | ¥653 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ (¥602) | ¥890 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ (¥294) | ¥621 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ (¥177) | ¥427 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (¥441) | ¥261 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (¥13,243) | ¥1,550 | + 755% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ (¥199) | ¥210 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ (¥167) | ¥200 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ (¥97,220) | ¥238,838 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ (¥75,046) | ¥120,252 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ (¥3,735) | ¥23,358 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 143,662 ﷼ (¥63,419) | ¥123,093 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ (¥353,159) | ¥84,293 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ (¥3,090) | ¥11,955 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (¥10,472) | ¥4,050 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (¥77,254) | ¥61,346 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (¥12,140) | ¥15,579 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (¥244) | ¥745 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (¥303) | ¥1,601 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (¥2,793) | ¥6,784 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥4,414) | ¥4,071 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (¥6,599) | ¥8,377 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (¥6,679) | ¥12,050 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,782,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ (¥174) | ¥146 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,324) | ¥13,003 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (¥795) | ¥1,232 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (¥444) | ¥1,175 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,324) | ¥4,451 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥672 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (¥166) | ¥735 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (¥304) | ¥471 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (¥134) | ¥143 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (¥215) | ¥221 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (¥1,298) | ¥2,643 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,207) | ¥4,236 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (¥883) | ¥3,338 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (¥8,829) | ¥8,199 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (¥132) | ¥943 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (¥353) | ¥487 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥4,414) | ¥532 | + 729% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥55,178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (¥7) | ¥57 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (¥2,356) | ¥9,945 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (¥274) | ¥472 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,847 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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