- Cost of Living
- Yemen
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yemen compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,721 ﷼ ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,504 ﷼ ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 817 ﷼ ($3.26) | $4.52 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 540 ﷼ ($2.16) | $0.89 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 564 ﷼ ($2.25) | $3.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 401 ﷼ ($1.60) | $3.98 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,363 ﷼ ($5.44) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 667 ﷼ ($2.66) | $3.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 401 ﷼ ($1.60) | $1.61 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ ($3.99) | $3.61 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ ($120) | $15 | + 704% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 450 ﷼ ($1.80) | $1.92 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 379 ﷼ ($1.51) | $2.13 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 220,229 ﷼ ($880) | $2,047 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 170,000 ﷼ ($679) | $1,577 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,462 ﷼ ($34) | $177 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 143,662 ﷼ ($574) | $1,589 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 ﷼ ($3,196) | $1,132 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,000 ﷼ ($28) | $119 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ ($95) | $48 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 175,000 ﷼ ($699) | $329 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ ($110) | $120 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ ($2.21) | $11 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ ($2.75) | $23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ ($25) | $48 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ ($60) | $86 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ ($60) | $115 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,427 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 395 ﷼ ($1.58) | $0.78 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ﷼ ($12) | $85 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ ($4.02) | $19 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ ($1.50) | $3.47 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ ($2.75) | $5.13 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ ($1.21) | $3.47 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ ($1.95) | $1.87 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 ﷼ ($20) | $45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,000 ﷼ ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ ($80) | $79 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ ($1.20) | $12 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ ($3.20) | $4.90 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ ($40) | $5.94 | + 573% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ ($0.06) | $0.36 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ ($21) | $53 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ ($2.48) | $8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 90,222 prices entered by 12,796 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yemen is 20% cheaper than in United States
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