Cost of living in Yemen compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in Yemen is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (5,163 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (3,748 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (2,736 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 ﷼ (1,231 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,107 ﷼ (1,836 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 854 ﷼ (1,417 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (2,757 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,031 ﷼ (3,369 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 173% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 704 ﷼ (1,168 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (6,328 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 1625% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (18,341 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 295% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,101 ﷼ (1,826 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 177% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (578 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 9% | |
Housing | + 143% | |||
Housing in Yemen is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (908,130 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (646,178 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (252,950 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 1078% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (1,658,963 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 419% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (331,793 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (165,896 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 2069% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (8,295 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (149,307 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (248,844 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 235% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (8,295 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 356% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (49,769 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Yemen is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (13,272 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (19,908 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (24,884 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (41,474 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 915% | |||
Transportation in Yemen is 915% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 182 ₦ | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (248,844 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 2889% | |
Personal Care | + 281% | |||
Personal Care in Yemen is 281% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (1,659 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 216% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (16,590 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 828% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (8,295 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 541% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (4,147 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 279% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (2,986 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 144% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (3,318 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 449% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (4,977 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 840% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (2,488 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Yemen is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (4,977 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (1,659 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (41,474 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 321% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (2,488 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 156% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (829 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 579 ₦ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (49,769 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (24,884 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (2,488 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 397% | |
TOTAL | + 286% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 286% more expensive than in Nigeria
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