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Cost of living in Yemen compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 ﷼ (3,104 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,700 ﷼ (2,458 ₦) | 1,935 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ (1,382 ₦) | 886 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ (1,081 ₦) | 944 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ (781 ₦) | 587 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ (590 ₦) | 668 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ (1,999 ₦) | 2,270 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ (1,109 ₦) | 1,527 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ (559 ₦) | 774 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (1,446 ₦) | 296 ₦ | + 389% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (43,386 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 1767% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 550 ﷼ (795 ₦) | 376 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ (575 ₦) | 356 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 269,105 ﷼ (389,184 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 230,769 ﷼ (333,742 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (36,836 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 175,746 ﷼ (254,167 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 110,769 ﷼ (160,196 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (72,978 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 455% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (34,308 ₦) | 7,853 ₦ | + 337% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (253,088 ₦) | 101,644 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (39,771 ₦) | 33,215 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (800 ₦) | 1,633 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (994 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (9,150 ₦) | 8,552 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (14,462 ₦) | 11,319 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (21,617 ₦) | 17,570 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (21,881 ₦) | 28,730 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (8,677,292 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (601 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (27,337 ₦) | 10,446 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (2,603 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (1,456 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (4,339 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,377 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (542 ₦) | 1,255 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (996 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (440 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (705 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (4,254 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (7,231 ₦) | 4,970 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (2,892 ₦) | 3,262 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,279 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (28,924 ₦) | 13,159 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (434 ₦) | 2,413 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (1,157 ₦) | 1,452 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (14,462 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 2145% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 136,721 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (22 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (7,719 ₦) | 16,394 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (899 ₦) | 467 ₦ | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,481 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.446
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YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria
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