Cost of living in Yemen compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 79% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (¥1,731) | ¥1,025 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (¥1,257) | ¥723 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (¥917) | ¥519 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (¥257) | ¥197 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (¥428) | ¥316 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (¥554) | ¥629 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (¥924) | ¥962 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (¥179) | ¥902 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (¥196) | ¥574 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (¥2,122) | ¥285 | + 643% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (¥6,151) | ¥1,208 | + 409% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (¥227) | ¥184 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (¥194) | ¥206 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 148% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (¥304,539) | ¥326,267 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (¥216,694) | ¥171,772 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (¥84,826) | ¥28,488 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (¥556,329) | ¥157,603 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (¥111,266) | ¥82,713 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (¥55,633) | ¥24,082 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (¥21,905) | ¥4,699 | + 366% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (¥50,070) | ¥47,482 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (¥83,449) | ¥32,093 | + 160% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,782) | ¥1,313 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (¥16,690) | ¥1,878 | + 789% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (¥4,451) | ¥6,136 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (¥6,676) | ¥5,199 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (¥8,345) | ¥8,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (¥13,908) | ¥13,588 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 469% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 469% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (¥356) | ¥165 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (¥83,449) | ¥10,143 | + 723% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (¥556) | ¥2,497 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥5,563) | ¥1,967 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,782) | ¥650 | + 328% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (¥1,391) | ¥938 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (¥1,001) | ¥702 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (¥1,113) | ¥218 | + 409% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,669) | ¥216 | + 674% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (¥834) | ¥3,927 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Yemen | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,669) | ¥4,141 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (¥556) | ¥3,600 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (¥13,908) | ¥5,993 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (¥834) | ¥984 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (¥278) | ¥472 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥575 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (¥16,690) | ¥101,122 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (¥8,345) | ¥9,280 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (¥834) | ¥592 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 202% more expensive than in Japan
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