Cost of living in Yemen compared to United States
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 38% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,112 ﷼ ($12) | $17 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,259 ﷼ ($9) | $9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,649 ﷼ ($7) | $5.07 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 742 ﷼ ($2.96) | $0.99 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,107 ﷼ ($4.42) | $3.33 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 854 ﷼ ($3.41) | $4.43 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,662 ﷼ ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,031 ﷼ ($8) | $3.93 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 704 ﷼ ($2.81) | $1.92 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,814 ﷼ ($15) | $3.30 | + 362% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,056 ﷼ ($44) | $16 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,101 ﷼ ($4.40) | $2.26 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 348 ﷼ ($1.39) | $2.47 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 49% 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) | $2,508 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 389,507 ﷼ ($1,556) | $1,960 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 152,475 ﷼ ($609) | $206 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 ﷼ ($3,996) | $1,774 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ ($799) | $1,342 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ ($400) | $139 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,000 ﷼ ($20) | $56 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 90,000 ﷼ ($360) | $300 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 ﷼ ($599) | $135 | + 345% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 ﷼ ($20) | $12 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30,000 ﷼ ($120) | $27 | + 349% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 ﷼ ($32) | $51 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000 ﷼ ($48) | $46 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 ﷼ ($60) | $92 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 ﷼ ($100) | $120 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 434% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 434% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,474 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.06 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 ﷼ ($599) | $77 | + 679% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 76% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ﷼ ($4.00) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000 ﷼ ($40) | $19 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,000 ﷼ ($20) | $7 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 ﷼ ($10) | $4.17 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 ﷼ ($7) | $5.50 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 ﷼ ($8) | $4.18 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 ﷼ ($12) | $2.05 | + 486% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,500 ﷼ ($5.99) | $25 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Yemen | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 ﷼ ($12) | $49 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ﷼ ($4.00) | $27 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 ﷼ ($100) | $83 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500 ﷼ ($5.99) | $13 | - 53% | |
| 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) | $499 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 ﷼ ($60) | $53 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 ﷼ ($5.99) | $9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,162 prices entered by 2,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Yemen is 120% more expensive than in United States
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