- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yemen compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,721 ﷼ (2,506 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ (2,190 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ (1,190 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ (786 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ (821 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ (583 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ (1,984 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ (971 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ (583 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (1,456 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 337% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (43,683 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 1703% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ (655 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ (551 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ (320,679 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ (247,540 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ (12,321 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 ﷼ (218,417 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ (1,164,892 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 923% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ (10,193 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (34,543 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 398% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (254,820 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (40,043 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (806 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (1,001 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (9,212 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (14,561 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (21,765 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (22,031 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ (575 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ (4,368 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (2,621 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (1,466 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (4,368 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (546 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (1,003 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (443 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (710 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (4,283 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (7,281 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (2,912 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (29,122 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (437 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (1,165 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (14,561 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 2507% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (22 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (7,772 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (905 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,570 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.456
NGN
/
YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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