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Cost of living in Yemen compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 ﷼ (₨1,215) | ₨608 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,700 ﷼ (₨963) | ₨693 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ (₨541) | ₨211 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ (₨423) | ₨110 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ (₨306) | ₨122 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ (₨231) | ₨91 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ (₨783) | ₨623 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ (₨434) | ₨156 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ (₨219) | ₨43 | + 411% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (₨566) | ₨296 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (₨16,990) | ₨2,933 | + 479% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 550 ﷼ (₨311) | ₨122 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ (₨225) | ₨60 | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 269,105 ﷼ (₨152,407) | ₨56,868 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 230,769 ﷼ (₨130,695) | ₨36,753 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (₨14,425) | ₨8,000 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 175,746 ﷼ (₨99,533) | ₨45,635 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 110,769 ﷼ (₨62,734) | ₨30,254 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (₨28,579) | ₨6,742 | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (₨13,435) | ₨2,627 | + 412% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ (₨99,111) | ₨38,859 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (₨15,575) | ₨12,077 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (₨313) | ₨506 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (₨389) | ₨1,155 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (₨3,583) | ₨2,545 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨5,663) | ₨4,152 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (₨8,465) | ₨6,696 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (₨8,569) | ₨5,847 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (₨3,398,083) | ₨2,240,060 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (₨235) | ₨95 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (₨10,705) | ₨2,465 | + 334% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (₨1,019) | ₨239 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (₨570) | ₨823 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (₨1,699) | ₨2,206 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨498 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (₨212) | ₨262 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (₨390) | ₨331 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (₨172) | ₨155 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (₨276) | ₨99 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (₨1,666) | ₨502 | + 232% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (₨2,832) | ₨1,448 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (₨1,133) | ₨1,122 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (₨11,327) | ₨3,327 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (₨170) | ₨649 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (₨453) | ₨395 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨5,663) | ₨546 | + 937% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨63,543 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (₨8) | ₨26 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (₨3,023) | ₨4,165 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (₨352) | ₨344 | + 2% | |
| 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 4,029 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan
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