Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is about the same as in Newark, New Jersey (United States)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 24% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Newark, New Jersey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,256 ﷼ ($13) | $14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,562 ﷼ ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947 ﷼ ($3.82) | $4.50 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 564 ﷼ ($2.27) | $1.18 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 659 ﷼ ($2.66) | $2.77 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552 ﷼ ($2.23) | $3.84 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,180 ﷼ ($4.76) | $5.22 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 778 ﷼ ($3.14) | $3.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 408 ﷼ ($1.65) | $1.82 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 750 ﷼ ($3.03) | $2.84 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,401 ﷼ ($78) | $14 | + 466% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 586 ﷼ ($2.36) | $2.01 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 392 ﷼ ($1.58) | $1.98 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 5% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Newark, New Jersey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,859 ﷼ ($1,056) | $2,247 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 325,150 ﷼ ($1,312) | $1,775 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,178 ﷼ ($219) | $209 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,835 ﷼ ($1,807) | $1,909 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ ($807) | $1,487 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ ($403) | $153 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,546 ﷼ ($103) | $50 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 72,074 ﷼ ($291) | $302 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 62,576 ﷼ ($252) | $142 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,603 ﷼ ($19) | $16 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,803 ﷼ ($48) | $16 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 22% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Newark, New Jersey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,129 ﷼ ($37) | $42 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,680 ﷼ ($35) | $53 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,955 ﷼ ($97) | $86 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,512 ﷼ ($63) | $86 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 19% cheaper than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Newark, New Jersey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ ($24,204) | $20,352 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 312 ﷼ ($1.26) | $0.89 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,245 ﷼ ($49) | $74 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $39 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is about the same as in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Newark, New Jersey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,505 ﷼ ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,732 ﷼ ($27) | $21 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $124 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,755 ﷼ ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,211 ﷼ ($4.89) | $3.45 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,206 ﷼ ($4.87) | $5.59 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 791 ﷼ ($3.19) | $4.81 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 979 ﷼ ($3.95) | $1.97 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,165 ﷼ ($13) | $25 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 10% more expensive than in Newark, New Jersey (United States) | ||||
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| San‘a’ | Newark, New Jersey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,506 ﷼ ($18) | $53 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $150 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,983 ﷼ ($73) | $73 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,822 ﷼ ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 874 ﷼ ($3.52) | $4.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,637 ﷼ ($19) | $5.31 | + 252% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ ($121) | $364 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 106 ﷼ ($0.43) | $0.24 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,609 ﷼ ($51) | $37 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,240 ﷼ ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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