Cost of living in Yemen compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,723 ﷼ (¥1,191) | ¥981 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,137 ﷼ (¥935) | ¥700 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,784 ﷼ (¥780) | ¥414 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 ﷼ (¥296) | ¥205 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,193 ﷼ (¥522) | ¥251 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 ﷼ (¥360) | ¥655 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,554 ﷼ (¥680) | ¥964 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,721 ﷼ (¥753) | ¥741 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 705 ﷼ (¥308) | ¥391 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668 ﷼ (¥292) | ¥300 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 ﷼ (¥5,249) | ¥1,420 | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 973 ﷼ (¥426) | ¥178 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 268 ﷼ (¥117) | ¥217 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 83% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (¥239,443) | ¥299,320 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (¥170,375) | ¥164,446 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (¥66,694) | ¥21,056 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (¥437,413) | ¥150,152 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (¥87,483) | ¥78,123 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (¥43,741) | ¥11,902 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,187) | ¥4,118 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (¥39,367) | ¥70,060 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (¥65,612) | ¥12,705 | + 416% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,187) | ¥794 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (¥13,122) | ¥2,406 | + 446% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (¥3,499) | ¥7,319 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (¥5,249) | ¥4,417 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (¥6,561) | ¥8,375 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (¥10,935) | ¥13,139 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Yemen is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥135 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 98% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (¥437) | ¥1,148 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥4,374) | ¥1,229 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,187) | ¥803 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (¥1,094) | ¥611 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (¥787) | ¥528 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (¥875) | ¥152 | + 475% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,312) | ¥258 | + 409% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (¥656) | ¥3,156 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,312) | ¥3,672 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (¥437) | ¥3,638 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (¥10,935) | ¥6,066 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (¥656) | ¥1,131 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (¥219) | ¥435 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥548 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (¥13,122) | ¥55,862 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (¥6,561) | ¥9,625 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (¥656) | ¥530 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 942 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 40% more expensive than in Japan
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