Cost of living in Yemen compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 267 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 147 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 68 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 45 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 26 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 86 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 48 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 32 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 28 | + 855% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 258 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 361% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 361% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (Mex$ 38,389) | Mex$ 20,174 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (Mex$ 27,315) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (Mex$ 10,693) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 927% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 70,128) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 14,026) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 7,013) | Mex$ 721 | + 873% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,761) | Mex$ 399 | + 592% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 6,312) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 10,519) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 312% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 115 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,104) | Mex$ 126 | + 1565% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 561) | Mex$ 967 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 718 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,753) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 772% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 772% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 384,066 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 23 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 10,519) | Mex$ 559 | + 1782% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 137% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 91 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 701) | Mex$ 205 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 592 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 74 | + 372% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 60 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 69 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 39 | + 257% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 35 | + 504% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 245 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 358 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 155 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,753) | Mex$ 766 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 163 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 79 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 2,104) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 888 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 78 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 316% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,703 prices entered by 944 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Yemen is 316% more expensive than in Mexico
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