Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 167% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania)
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Food | + 162% | |||
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Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 162% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,256 ﷼ (63 lei) | 45 lei | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,562 ﷼ (30 lei) | 25 lei | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947 ﷼ (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 564 ﷼ (11 lei) | 4.23 lei | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | 659 ﷼ (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552 ﷼ (11 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 160% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,180 ﷼ (23 lei) | 14 lei | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 778 ﷼ (15 lei) | 3.42 lei | + 343% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 408 ﷼ (8 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 234% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 750 ﷼ (15 lei) | 3.40 lei | + 330% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,401 ﷼ (378 lei) | 22 lei | + 1643% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 586 ﷼ (11 lei) | 7 lei | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 392 ﷼ (8 lei) | 2.16 lei | + 254% | |
Housing | + 376% | |||
Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 376% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,859 ﷼ (5,098 lei) | 2,334 lei | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 325,150 ﷼ (6,331 lei) | 1,189 lei | + 433% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,178 ﷼ (1,055 lei) | 807 lei | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,835 ﷼ (8,719 lei) | 1,056 lei | + 726% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (3,894 lei) | 663 lei | + 487% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (1,947 lei) | 365 lei | + 434% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,546 ﷼ (497 lei) | 32 lei | + 1468% | |
40” flat screen tv | 72,074 ﷼ (1,403 lei) | 1,839 lei | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 62,576 ﷼ (1,218 lei) | 413 lei | + 195% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,603 ﷼ (90 lei) | 37 lei | + 141% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,803 ﷼ (230 lei) | 40 lei | + 478% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 25% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,129 ﷼ (178 lei) | 189 lei | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,680 ﷼ (169 lei) | 127 lei | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,955 ﷼ (466 lei) | 233 lei | + 101% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,512 ﷼ (302 lei) | 286 lei | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 92% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (116,819 lei) | 86,781 lei | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 312 ﷼ (6 lei) | 6 lei | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,245 ﷼ (238 lei) | 67 lei | + 255% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 21 lei | - | |
Personal Care | + 84% | |||
Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 84% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,505 ﷼ (29 lei) | 21 lei | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,732 ﷼ (131 lei) | 38 lei | + 244% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 138 lei | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,755 ﷼ (34 lei) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,211 ﷼ (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,206 ﷼ (23 lei) | 13 lei | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 791 ﷼ (15 lei) | 4.69 lei | + 229% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 979 ﷼ (19 lei) | 9 lei | + 112% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,165 ﷼ (62 lei) | 19 lei | + 225% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 125% more expensive than in Galaţi (Romania) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Galaţi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,506 ﷼ (88 lei) | 83 lei | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 lei | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,983 ﷼ (350 lei) | 118 lei | + 198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,822 ﷼ (35 lei) | 19 lei | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 874 ﷼ (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,637 ﷼ (90 lei) | 7 lei | + 1174% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (584 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 106 ﷼ (2.06 lei) | 0.42 lei | + 385% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,609 ﷼ (245 lei) | 128 lei | + 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,240 ﷼ (44 lei) | 19 lei | + 132% | |
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TOTAL | + 167% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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