Cost of living in Yemen compared to United States
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ ($12) | $19 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ ($7) | $5.79 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 ﷼ ($1.84) | $1.08 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 770 ﷼ ($3.07) | $4.96 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 995 ﷼ ($3.98) | $4.81 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 321 ﷼ ($1.28) | $4.69 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 353 ﷼ ($1.41) | $2.52 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ ($15) | $3.12 | + 388% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ ($44) | $16 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 409 ﷼ ($1.63) | $2.74 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ ($1.39) | $3.05 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 63% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 547,408 ﷼ ($2,187) | $2,847 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ ($1,556) | $2,153 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ ($609) | $221 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ ($3,994) | $1,884 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ ($799) | $1,438 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ ($399) | $149 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,375 ﷼ ($157) | $64 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ ($359) | $295 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ ($599) | $136 | + 340% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ ($20) | $14 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ ($120) | $31 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ ($32) | $54 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ ($48) | $45 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ ($60) | $93 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ ($100) | $121 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 445% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 445% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,744 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 640 ﷼ ($2.56) | $1.05 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ ($599) | $79 | + 657% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ ($3.99) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ ($40) | $21 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $139 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ ($20) | $8 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ ($10) | $4.83 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ ($7) | $6 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ ($8) | $4.78 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ ($12) | $2.24 | + 436% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ ($5.99) | $28 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ ($12) | $55 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ ($3.99) | $28 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ ($100) | $89 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ ($5.99) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 500 ﷼ ($2.00) | $5.19 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ ($120) | $567 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ ($60) | $54 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ ($5.99) | $10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,830 prices entered by 2,807 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Yemen is 132% more expensive than in United States
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