Cost of living in Yemen compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 6,197 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 ﷼ (13,127 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 ﷼ (16,409 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 412% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ﷼ (4,923 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 307% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,000 ﷼ (6,563 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 ﷼ (4,923 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 ﷼ (13,127 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ﷼ (6,563 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ﷼ (13,127 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1,037 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9,593 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (9,845 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 808% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 2,222,680 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,328,290 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ﷼ (656,342 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 844,148 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 754,176 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (656,342 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,000 ﷼ (111,578 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 60,000 ﷼ (393,805 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 ﷼ (656,342 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 419% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 ﷼ (65,634 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 2893% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 ﷼ (65,634 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 2099% | |
| Clothes | + 482% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 482% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 ﷼ (98,451 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 478% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 ﷼ (131,268 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 737% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ﷼ (131,268 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 ﷼ (131,268 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 ﷼ (2,428 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,000 ﷼ (105,015 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 262% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 262% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ﷼ (26,254 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 549% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (65,634 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 3613% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (6,563 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ﷼ (8,204 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ﷼ (13,127 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ﷼ (6,563 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 ﷼ (9,845 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 636% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 ﷼ (13,127 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 43,872 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 42,055 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 4,541 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 ﷼ (6,563 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ﷼ (6,563 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ﷼ (1,313 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ﷼ (65,634 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ﷼ (32,817 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1213% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria
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