Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 32% more expensive than in Freiburg (Germany)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 48% more expensive than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,256 ﷼ (€13) | €12 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,562 ﷼ (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947 ﷼ (€3.68) | €4.08 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 564 ﷼ (€2.19) | €1.20 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 659 ﷼ (€2.56) | €3.78 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552 ﷼ (€2.15) | €2.83 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,180 ﷼ (€4.59) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 778 ﷼ (€3.02) | €2.47 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 408 ﷼ (€1.59) | €1.50 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 750 ﷼ (€2.92) | €0.90 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,401 ﷼ (€75) | €7 | + 917% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 586 ﷼ (€2.28) | €1.71 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 392 ﷼ (€1.52) | €1.43 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 88% more expensive than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,859 ﷼ (€1,018) | €1,457 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 325,150 ﷼ (€1,264) | €1,028 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,178 ﷼ (€211) | €138 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,835 ﷼ (€1,740) | €722 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (€777) | €540 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (€389) | €153 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,546 ﷼ (€99) | €23 | + 331% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 72,074 ﷼ (€280) | €327 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 62,576 ﷼ (€243) | €120 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,603 ﷼ (€18) | €3.94 | + 354% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,803 ﷼ (€46) | €12 | + 277% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 28% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,129 ﷼ (€35) | €63 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,680 ﷼ (€34) | €44 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,955 ﷼ (€93) | €86 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,512 ﷼ (€60) | €113 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 17% cheaper than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (€23,317) | €24,697 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 312 ﷼ (€1.21) | €1.61 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,245 ﷼ (€48) | €59 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €26 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 23% more expensive than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,505 ﷼ (€5.85) | €14 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,732 ﷼ (€26) | €13 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €48 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,755 ﷼ (€7) | €3.03 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,211 ﷼ (€4.71) | €3.09 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,206 ﷼ (€4.69) | €2.39 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 791 ﷼ (€3.08) | €2.14 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 979 ﷼ (€3.80) | €2.49 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,165 ﷼ (€12) | €19 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 42% more expensive than in Freiburg (Germany) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San‘a’ | Freiburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,506 ﷼ (€18) | €37 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €53 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,983 ﷼ (€70) | €53 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,822 ﷼ (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 874 ﷼ (€3.39) | €2.82 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,637 ﷼ (€18) | €3.78 | + 376% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (€117) | €510 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 106 ﷼ (€0.41) | €0.11 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,609 ﷼ (€49) | €42 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,240 ﷼ (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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