Cost of living in Yemen compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Yemen is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (5,733 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (4,162 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (3,038 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (850 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (1,418 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (1,834 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (3,061 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (591 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (650 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (7,027 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 1276% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (20,367 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 505% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (753 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (642 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 4% | |
Housing | + 174% | |||
Housing in Yemen is 174% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (1,008,461 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (717,568 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (280,897 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 458% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (1,842,248 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 317% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (368,450 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (184,225 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | + 129% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (72,539 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 306% | |
40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (165,802 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (276,337 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 390% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (9,211 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (55,267 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 3584% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Yemen is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (14,738 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (22,107 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (27,634 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (46,056 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 742% | |||
Transportation in Yemen is 742% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (1,179 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 361% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (276,337 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 1333% | |
Personal Care | + 282% | |||
Personal Care in Yemen is 282% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (1,842 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 381% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (18,422 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 1031% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (9,211 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 310% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (4,606 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 451% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (3,316 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (3,684 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 466% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (5,527 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 734% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (2,763 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 63% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Yemen is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Yemen | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (5,527 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (1,842 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (46,056 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 171% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (2,763 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (921 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (55,267 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (27,634 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (2,763 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 433% | |
TOTAL | + 296% |

These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 296% more expensive than in Nigeria
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