- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- Japan
- Comparison
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 ﷼ (¥775) | ¥1,054 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ (¥677) | ¥698 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ (¥368) | ¥436 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ (¥243) | ¥205 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ (¥254) | ¥285 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ (¥180) | ¥777 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ (¥614) | ¥910 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ (¥300) | ¥697 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ (¥180) | ¥414 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (¥450) | ¥265 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (¥13,508) | ¥1,538 | + 778% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ (¥203) | ¥203 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ (¥171) | ¥198 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ (¥99,159) | ¥231,808 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ (¥76,543) | ¥125,591 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ (¥3,810) | ¥21,159 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 ﷼ (¥67,538) | ¥113,754 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ (¥360,203) | ¥74,885 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ (¥3,152) | ¥12,611 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (¥10,681) | ¥4,134 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (¥78,794) | ¥55,558 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (¥12,382) | ¥16,830 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (¥249) | ¥693 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (¥310) | ¥1,932 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (¥2,849) | ¥6,829 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥4,503) | ¥4,215 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (¥6,730) | ¥8,321 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (¥6,812) | ¥13,972 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ (¥178) | ¥145 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,351) | ¥11,257 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (¥810) | ¥1,278 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (¥453) | ¥1,016 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,351) | ¥3,622 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (¥169) | ¥707 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (¥310) | ¥455 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (¥137) | ¥137 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (¥220) | ¥217 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (¥1,324) | ¥2,939 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,251) | ¥3,981 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (¥901) | ¥3,365 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (¥9,005) | ¥7,768 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (¥135) | ¥880 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (¥360) | ¥487 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥4,503) | ¥560 | + 704% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (¥7) | ¥56 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (¥2,403) | ¥10,296 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (¥280) | ¥468 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,988 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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