Cost of living in Yemen compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨802 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 ﷼ (₨2,272) | ₨1,160 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 ﷼ (₨2,840) | ₨585 | + 386% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 750 ﷼ (₨852) | ₨227 | + 275% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨309 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 750 ﷼ (₨852) | ₨158 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 ﷼ (₨2,272) | ₨977 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨266 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 ﷼ (₨2,272) | ₨103 | + 2114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,642 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,704) | ₨249 | + 583% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨146 | - | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨93,306 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨55,839 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 ﷼ (₨113,605) | ₨20,080 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨79,128 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨39,248 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (₨113,605) | ₨16,807 | + 576% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,000 ﷼ (₨19,313) | ₨2,605 | + 642% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 60,000 ﷼ (₨68,163) | ₨61,383 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 ﷼ (₨113,605) | ₨29,384 | + 287% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨11,360) | ₨1,214 | + 836% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,000 ﷼ (₨11,360) | ₨2,976 | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 ﷼ (₨17,041) | ₨4,498 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 ﷼ (₨22,721) | ₨9,724 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 ﷼ (₨22,721) | ₨12,486 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,000 ﷼ (₨22,721) | ₨13,517 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 370 ﷼ (₨420) | ₨272 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,000 ﷼ (₨18,177) | ₨3,752 | + 384% | |
| Personal Care | + 230% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ﷼ (₨4,544) | ₨230 | + 1880% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨11,360) | ₨838 | + 1256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨1,222 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 ﷼ (₨1,420) | ₨649 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 ﷼ (₨2,272) | ₨557 | + 308% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨396 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,704) | ₨217 | + 684% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 ﷼ (₨2,272) | ₨495 | + 359% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,859 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨8,435 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,877 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨566 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨1,136) | ₨836 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ﷼ (₨227) | ₨255 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000 ﷼ (₨11,360) | ₨5,305 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ﷼ (₨5,680) | ₨637 | + 791% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 966 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.136
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YER
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Cost of living in Yemen is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan
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