Cost of living in Yemen compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 ﷼ (¥1,506) | ¥1,001 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 ﷼ (¥774) | ¥722 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ (¥411) | ¥446 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ (¥322) | ¥214 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ (¥232) | ¥289 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ (¥176) | ¥501 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ (¥595) | ¥1,246 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ (¥330) | ¥640 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ (¥166) | ¥381 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (¥430) | ¥260 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (¥12,908) | ¥1,652 | + 681% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 550 ﷼ (¥237) | ¥221 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ (¥171) | ¥277 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,105 ﷼ (¥115,785) | ¥212,128 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,769 ﷼ (¥99,291) | ¥121,270 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (¥10,959) | ¥15,948 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ (¥75,617) | ¥127,445 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ (¥47,660) | ¥86,552 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (¥21,712) | ¥11,000 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (¥10,207) | ¥3,835 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ (¥75,296) | ¥39,892 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (¥11,832) | ¥10,465 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (¥238) | ¥749 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (¥296) | ¥2,162 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (¥2,722) | ¥6,528 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥4,303) | ¥4,644 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (¥6,431) | ¥7,685 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (¥6,510) | ¥13,013 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (¥2,581,564) | ¥2,936,380 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (¥179) | ¥142 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (¥8,133) | ¥9,348 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (¥774) | ¥1,406 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (¥433) | ¥929 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (¥1,291) | ¥8,740 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (¥161) | ¥669 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (¥296) | ¥525 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (¥131) | ¥206 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (¥210) | ¥238 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (¥1,265) | ¥2,654 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (¥2,151) | ¥3,275 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (¥861) | ¥3,323 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (¥8,605) | ¥5,924 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (¥129) | ¥806 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (¥344) | ¥520 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (¥4,303) | ¥510 | + 744% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (¥6) | ¥26 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (¥2,297) | ¥8,220 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (¥267) | ¥491 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,107 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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