Cost of living in Yemen compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 170% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 ﷼ (5,417 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 ﷼ (2,786 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ (1,479 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ (1,157 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ (836 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ (632 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ (2,140 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ (1,187 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ (598 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (1,548 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 377% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (46,435 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 1463% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 550 ﷼ (851 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ (616 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,105 ﷼ (416,534 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,769 ﷼ (357,196 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (39,425 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ (272,028 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ (171,454 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (78,107 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 623% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (36,719 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 403% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ (270,874 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (42,566 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (856 ₦) | 999 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (1,064 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (9,793 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (15,478 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (23,136 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (23,419 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (9,287,094 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 300% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (643 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 341% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (29,258 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (2,786 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (1,558 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (4,644 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,123 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (580 ₦) | 764 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (1,066 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (470 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (755 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (4,553 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (7,739 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (3,096 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (30,957 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (464 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (1,238 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (15,478 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 4130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (23 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (8,262 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (962 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,040 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1.548
NGN
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YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria
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