Cost of living in Yemen compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,723 ﷼ (4,143 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,137 ﷼ (3,251 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,784 ﷼ (2,714 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 ﷼ (1,031 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,193 ﷼ (1,816 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 ﷼ (1,251 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,554 ﷼ (2,364 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,721 ﷼ (2,619 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 705 ﷼ (1,073 ₦) | 849 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668 ﷼ (1,016 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 ﷼ (18,255 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 508% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 973 ﷼ (1,480 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 347% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 268 ﷼ (407 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 274% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 274% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (832,751 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (592,542 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (231,954 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (1,521,262 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 1115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (304,252 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (152,126 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 617% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (7,606 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (136,914 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (228,189 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 605% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (7,606 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 373% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (45,638 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 4464% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (12,170 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (18,255 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (22,819 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (38,032 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Yemen is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 154 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 14,469 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 227% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (1,521 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (15,213 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 461% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,133 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (7,606 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 475% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (3,803 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (2,738 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (3,043 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 590% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (4,564 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 795% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (2,282 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (4,564 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (1,521 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (38,032 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (2,282 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (761 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 400 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (45,638 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (22,819 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (2,282 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 322% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 659 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.521
NGN
/
YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria
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