Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 162% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia)
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Food | + 227% | |||
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Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 227% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,256 ﷼ (1,481 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | + 182% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,562 ﷼ (711 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947 ﷼ (431 Дин.) | 319 Дин. | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 564 ﷼ (256 Дин.) | 93 Дин. | + 177% | |
12 eggs, large | 659 ﷼ (300 Дин.) | 180 Дин. | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552 ﷼ (251 Дин.) | 111 Дин. | + 126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,180 ﷼ (537 Дин.) | 272 Дин. | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 778 ﷼ (354 Дин.) | 78 Дин. | + 356% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 408 ﷼ (186 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | + 272% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 750 ﷼ (341 Дин.) | 73 Дин. | + 369% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,401 ﷼ (8,823 Дин.) | 591 Дин. | + 1392% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 586 ﷼ (266 Дин.) | 139 Дин. | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 392 ﷼ (178 Дин.) | 51 Дин. | + 250% | |
Housing | + 377% | |||
Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 377% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Niš | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,859 ﷼ (119,081 Дин.) | 48,589 Дин. | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 325,150 ﷼ (147,863 Дин.) | 33,653 Дин. | + 339% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,178 ﷼ (24,638 Дин.) | 12,917 Дин. | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,835 ﷼ (203,655 Дин.) | 30,847 Дин. | + 560% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (90,951 Дин.) | 24,324 Дин. | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (45,475 Дин.) | 10,460 Дин. | + 335% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,546 ﷼ (11,617 Дин.) | 1,227 Дин. | + 847% | |
40” flat screen tv | 72,074 ﷼ (32,776 Дин.) | 32,719 Дин. | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 62,576 ﷼ (28,457 Дин.) | 7,539 Дин. | + 277% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,603 ﷼ (2,093 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 308% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,803 ﷼ (5,367 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | + 792% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 16% cheaper than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Niš | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,129 ﷼ (4,152 Дин.) | 9,678 Дин. | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,680 ﷼ (3,947 Дин.) | 3,277 Дин. | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,955 ﷼ (10,894 Дин.) | 7,258 Дин. | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,512 ﷼ (7,054 Дин.) | 7,118 Дин. | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 56% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Niš | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (2,728,524 Дин.) | 2,322,390 Дин. | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 312 ﷼ (142 Дин.) | 171 Дин. | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,245 ﷼ (5,568 Дин.) | 2,283 Дин. | + 144% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 774 Дин. | - | |
Personal Care | + 113% | |||
Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 113% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Niš | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,505 ﷼ (685 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,732 ﷼ (3,061 Дин.) | 403 Дин. | + 660% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,732 Дин. | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,755 ﷼ (798 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,211 ﷼ (551 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,206 ﷼ (548 Дин.) | 313 Дин. | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 791 ﷼ (360 Дин.) | 108 Дин. | + 234% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 979 ﷼ (445 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 229% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,165 ﷼ (1,439 Дин.) | 343 Дин. | + 320% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 145% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,506 ﷼ (2,049 Дин.) | 1,421 Дин. | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 597 Дин. | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,748 Дин. | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,983 ﷼ (8,178 Дин.) | 1,839 Дин. | + 345% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,822 ﷼ (829 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 130% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 874 ﷼ (397 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 195% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,637 ﷼ (2,109 Дин.) | 134 Дин. | + 1476% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (13,643 Дин.) | 58,032 Дин. | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 106 ﷼ (48 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | + 246% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,609 ﷼ (5,734 Дин.) | 1,765 Дин. | + 225% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,240 ﷼ (1,019 Дин.) | 294 Дин. | + 247% | |
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TOTAL | + 162% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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