Cost of living in Yemen compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 303% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 303% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (₨3,550) | ₨972 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (₨2,578) | ₨1,004 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (₨1,882) | ₨345 | + 445% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ (₨526) | ₨175 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ (₨878) | ₨282 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨250 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (₨1,896) | ₨1,139 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ (₨366) | ₨290 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ (₨402) | ₨117 | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (₨4,352) | ₨549 | + 693% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (₨12,613) | ₨2,784 | + 353% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ (₨466) | ₨289 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (₨397) | ₨191 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 906% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 906% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (₨624,539) | ₨115,670 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (₨444,390) | ₨70,950 | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (₨173,959) | ₨25,995 | + 569% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (₨1,140,903) | ₨59,502 | + 1817% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (₨228,181) | ₨50,821 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (₨114,090) | ₨20,152 | + 466% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ (₨44,923) | ₨2,097 | + 2043% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (₨102,681) | ₨71,636 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (₨171,135) | ₨23,262 | + 636% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨5,705) | ₨1,718 | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (₨34,227) | ₨1,977 | + 1632% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (₨9,127) | ₨3,426 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (₨13,691) | ₨6,254 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (₨17,114) | ₨13,199 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (₨28,523) | ₨8,569 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 1068% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 1068% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ (₨730) | ₨270 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (₨171,135) | ₨4,626 | + 3600% | |
| Personal Care | + 248% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 248% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,141) | ₨1,015 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨11,409) | ₨1,391 | + 720% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨5,705) | ₨521 | + 994% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (₨2,852) | ₨922 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (₨2,054) | ₨736 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (₨2,282) | ₨249 | + 816% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (₨3,423) | ₨242 | + 1314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,711) | ₨860 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (₨3,423) | ₨3,545 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,141) | ₨2,089 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (₨28,523) | ₨7,109 | + 301% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,711) | ₨880 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (₨570) | ₨669 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨659 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (₨34,227) | ₨119,622 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (₨17,114) | ₨3,764 | + 355% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,711) | ₨415 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 630% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,734 prices entered by 449 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.141
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YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 630% more expensive than in Pakistan
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