Cost of living in Yemen compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 305 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 175 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 ﷼ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 72 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ﷼ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 29 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 50 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 ﷼ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 34 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 87 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 47 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 34 | + 389% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 262 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 38 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 23,098 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 12,067 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 8,217) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 553% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 14,682 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,121 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 8,217) | Mex$ 859 | + 857% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,397) | Mex$ 421 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 60,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 4,930) | Mex$ 5,871 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 8,217) | Mex$ 2,396 | + 243% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 124 | + 563% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 134 | + 511% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,233) | Mex$ 948 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,643) | Mex$ 735 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,643) | Mex$ 1,720 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,643) | Mex$ 1,452 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 408,954 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 ﷼ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 1,315) | Mex$ 652 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 108 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 280 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 717 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 81 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ﷼ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 67 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 83 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 39 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 ﷼ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 40 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 303 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Yemen | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 382 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 172 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 925 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 853 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 93 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 57 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,182 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ﷼ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 578% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 905 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ﷼ (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 80 | + 415% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,717 prices entered by 674 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
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Cost of living in Yemen is 70% more expensive than in Mexico
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