Cost of living in Yemen compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 434% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 434% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ (₨2,408) | ₨519 | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ (₨1,748) | ₨742 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ (₨1,276) | ₨215 | + 494% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 ﷼ (₨574) | ₨119 | + 381% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 ﷼ (₨856) | ₨168 | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 854 ﷼ (₨661) | ₨102 | + 551% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ (₨1,286) | ₨658 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,031 ﷼ (₨1,571) | ₨194 | + 708% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 704 ﷼ (₨545) | ₨51 | + 960% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ (₨2,951) | ₨220 | + 1241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ (₨8,553) | ₨2,141 | + 299% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,101 ﷼ (₨852) | ₨170 | + 402% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ (₨269) | ₨77 | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 744% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 744% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (₨423,512) | ₨65,360 | + 548% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (₨301,349) | ₨44,450 | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (₨117,965) | ₨14,918 | + 691% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (₨773,669) | ₨47,849 | + 1517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (₨154,734) | ₨35,800 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (₨77,367) | ₨10,123 | + 664% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨3,868) | ₨2,270 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (₨69,630) | ₨53,975 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (₨116,050) | ₨18,356 | + 532% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨3,868) | ₨851 | + 355% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (₨23,210) | ₨797 | + 2811% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (₨6,189) | ₨4,868 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (₨9,284) | ₨7,670 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (₨11,605) | ₨17,357 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (₨19,342) | ₨8,106 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 902% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 902% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨146 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ (₨116,050) | ₨4,073 | + 2749% | |
| Personal Care | + 276% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 276% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨774) | ₨237 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨7,737) | ₨572 | + 1253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨3,868) | ₨1,267 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (₨1,934) | ₨575 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (₨1,393) | ₨371 | + 276% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (₨1,547) | ₨352 | + 339% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (₨2,321) | ₨116 | + 1895% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,161) | ₨681 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Yemen | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (₨2,321) | ₨2,016 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (₨774) | ₨1,908 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (₨19,342) | ₨4,907 | + 294% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,161) | ₨1,025 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (₨387) | ₨469 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (₨23,210) | ₨107,118 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (₨11,605) | ₨4,729 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (₨1,161) | ₨237 | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | + 539% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 941 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 539% more expensive than in Pakistan
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