Cost of living in Yemen compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 238% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,723 ﷼ (₨1,661) | ₨409 | + 306% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,137 ﷼ (₨1,304) | ₨664 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,784 ﷼ (₨1,089) | ₨270 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 678 ﷼ (₨413) | ₨115 | + 261% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,193 ﷼ (₨728) | ₨152 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 822 ﷼ (₨502) | ₨86 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,554 ﷼ (₨948) | ₨705 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,721 ﷼ (₨1,050) | ₨149 | + 604% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 705 ﷼ (₨430) | ₨54 | + 704% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668 ﷼ (₨408) | ₨259 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 ﷼ (₨7,321) | ₨1,613 | + 354% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 973 ﷼ (₨594) | ₨129 | + 359% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 268 ﷼ (₨163) | ₨82 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 663% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 663% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ (₨333,969) | ₨59,133 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ (₨237,635) | ₨34,803 | + 583% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ (₨93,024) | ₨10,816 | + 760% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ (₨610,092) | ₨44,394 | + 1274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (₨122,018) | ₨29,973 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (₨61,009) | ₨9,791 | + 523% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨3,050) | ₨2,396 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ (₨54,908) | ₨45,377 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ (₨91,514) | ₨17,434 | + 425% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨3,050) | ₨644 | + 373% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ (₨18,303) | ₨580 | + 3055% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ (₨4,881) | ₨2,793 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ (₨7,321) | ₨4,939 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ (₨9,151) | ₨8,915 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ (₨15,252) | ₨5,901 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Yemen is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨106 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,966 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 280% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 280% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ (₨610) | ₨250 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ (₨6,101) | ₨778 | + 684% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ (₨3,050) | ₨577 | + 429% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ (₨1,525) | ₨370 | + 312% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ (₨1,098) | ₨526 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ (₨1,220) | ₨185 | + 560% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ (₨1,830) | ₨156 | + 1072% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ (₨915) | ₨515 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ (₨1,830) | ₨2,013 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ (₨610) | ₨1,512 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ (₨15,252) | ₨3,842 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ (₨915) | ₨1,548 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ (₨305) | ₨492 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨457 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (₨18,303) | ₨75,858 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ (₨9,151) | ₨3,814 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ (₨915) | ₨282 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 293% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,594 prices entered by 418 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 293% more expensive than in Pakistan
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