Cost of living in Yemen compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 271% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 271% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 ﷼ (₨2,254) | ₨585 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 ﷼ (₨1,159) | ₨656 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ (₨615) | ₨253 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ (₨481) | ₨109 | + 342% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ (₨348) | ₨121 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ (₨263) | ₨96 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ (₨890) | ₨537 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ (₨494) | ₨178 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ (₨249) | ₨44 | + 468% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ (₨644) | ₨344 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ (₨19,319) | ₨1,632 | + 1084% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 550 ﷼ (₨354) | ₨126 | + 180% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ (₨256) | ₨56 | + 360% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,105 ﷼ (₨173,299) | ₨60,160 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,769 ﷼ (₨148,611) | ₨35,513 | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ (₨16,403) | ₨9,753 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ (₨113,177) | ₨53,937 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ (₨71,333) | ₨30,998 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ (₨32,496) | ₨7,631 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ (₨15,277) | ₨2,510 | + 509% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ (₨112,697) | ₨40,341 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ (₨17,710) | ₨12,473 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ (₨356) | ₨609 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ (₨443) | ₨649 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ (₨4,074) | ₨2,518 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨6,440) | ₨3,745 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ (₨9,626) | ₨6,430 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ (₨9,743) | ₨5,127 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (₨3,863,897) | ₨2,319,940 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ (₨268) | ₨115 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ (₨12,173) | ₨2,310 | + 427% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ (₨1,159) | ₨243 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ (₨648) | ₨415 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ (₨1,932) | ₨1,378 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ (₨241) | ₨332 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ (₨444) | ₨311 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ (₨196) | ₨205 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ (₨314) | ₨138 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ (₨1,894) | ₨434 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ (₨3,220) | ₨1,566 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ (₨1,288) | ₨1,256 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ (₨12,880) | ₨3,673 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ (₨193) | ₨792 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ (₨515) | ₨348 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨6,440) | ₨465 | + 1286% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ (₨10) | ₨4.30 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ (₨3,437) | ₨4,335 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ (₨400) | ₨215 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,030 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan
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