Cost of living in Yemen compared to United States
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yemen is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 ﷼ ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,800 ﷼ ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 955 ﷼ ($3.82) | $4.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 748 ﷼ ($2.99) | $0.87 | + 242% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 540 ﷼ ($2.16) | $3.01 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 408 ﷼ ($1.63) | $4.09 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,382 ﷼ ($5.52) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 767 ﷼ ($3.06) | $3.37 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 386 ﷼ ($1.54) | $1.72 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 ﷼ ($4.00) | $3.24 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 ﷼ ($120) | $15 | + 718% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 550 ﷼ ($2.20) | $1.92 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 398 ﷼ ($1.59) | $2.08 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Yemen is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 269,105 ﷼ ($1,075) | $2,232 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 230,769 ﷼ ($922) | $1,606 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,471 ﷼ ($102) | $179 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 175,746 ﷼ ($702) | $1,609 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 110,769 ﷼ ($443) | $1,137 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,462 ﷼ ($202) | $117 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,723 ﷼ ($95) | $48 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 175,000 ﷼ ($699) | $299 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,500 ﷼ ($110) | $120 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 553 ﷼ ($2.21) | $11 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 688 ﷼ ($2.75) | $23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Yemen is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,327 ﷼ ($25) | $49 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 ﷼ ($40) | $44 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,947 ﷼ ($60) | $87 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,130 ﷼ ($60) | $113 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Yemen is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ ($23,971) | $22,926 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 416 ﷼ ($1.66) | $0.77 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18,902 ﷼ ($76) | $80 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Yemen is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 ﷼ ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 ﷼ ($4.02) | $20 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 ﷼ ($12) | $110 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 ﷼ ($1.50) | $3.50 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 689 ﷼ ($2.75) | $4.98 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 304 ﷼ ($1.21) | $3.55 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 488 ﷼ ($1.95) | $1.84 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,941 ﷼ ($12) | $22 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Yemen is 4% more expensive 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) | $24 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 ﷼ ($80) | $75 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ﷼ ($1.20) | $12 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 800 ﷼ ($3.20) | $4.81 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 ﷼ ($40) | $5.83 | + 585% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $404 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 ﷼ ($0.06) | $0.19 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,338 ﷼ ($21) | $54 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 621 ﷼ ($2.48) | $8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51,289 prices entered by 6,487 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Yemen is 7% cheaper than in United States
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