Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 200% more expensive than in Ranchi (India)
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Food | + 268% | |||
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Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 268% more expensive than in Ranchi (India) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Ranchi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,256 ﷼ (₨1,140) | ₨364 | + 214% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,562 ﷼ (₨547) | ₨229 | + 138% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947 ﷼ (₨332) | ₨135 | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 564 ﷼ (₨197) | ₨49 | + 302% | |
12 eggs, large | 659 ﷼ (₨231) | ₨76 | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552 ﷼ (₨193) | ₨35 | + 458% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,180 ﷼ (₨413) | ₨159 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 778 ﷼ (₨272) | ₨133 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 408 ﷼ (₨143) | ₨31 | + 363% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 750 ﷼ (₨263) | ₨116 | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,401 ﷼ (₨6,792) | ₨944 | + 620% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 586 ﷼ (₨205) | ₨87 | + 135% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 392 ﷼ (₨137) | ₨25 | + 446% | |
Housing | + 480% | |||
Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 480% more expensive than in Ranchi (India) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Ranchi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,859 ﷼ (₨91,667) | ₨21,762 | + 321% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 325,150 ﷼ (₨113,823) | ₨17,265 | + 559% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,178 ﷼ (₨18,966) | ₨6,148 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,835 ﷼ (₨156,770) | ₨15,731 | + 897% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (₨70,013) | ₨10,690 | + 555% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (₨35,006) | ₨3,227 | + 985% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,546 ﷼ (₨8,943) | ₨605 | + 1379% | |
40” flat screen tv | 72,074 ﷼ (₨25,230) | ₨23,620 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 62,576 ﷼ (₨21,906) | ₨11,955 | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,603 ﷼ (₨1,611) | ₨386 | + 317% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,803 ﷼ (₨4,132) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 61% more expensive than in Ranchi (India) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Ranchi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,129 ﷼ (₨3,196) | ₨1,861 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,680 ﷼ (₨3,038) | ₨2,493 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,955 ﷼ (₨8,386) | ₨2,555 | + 228% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,512 ﷼ (₨5,430) | ₨2,089 | + 160% | |
Transportation | + 187% | |||
Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 187% more expensive than in Ranchi (India) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Ranchi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (₨2,100,377) | ₨711,770 | + 195% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 312 ﷼ (₨109) | ₨86 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,245 ﷼ (₨4,286) | ₨765 | + 460% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 103% more expensive than in Ranchi (India) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Ranchi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,505 ﷼ (₨527) | ₨436 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,732 ﷼ (₨2,356) | ₨188 | + 1152% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,755 ﷼ (₨615) | ₨314 | + 96% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,211 ﷼ (₨424) | ₨158 | + 168% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,206 ﷼ (₨422) | ₨268 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 791 ﷼ (₨277) | ₨290 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 979 ﷼ (₨343) | ₨80 | + 331% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,165 ﷼ (₨1,108) | ₨239 | + 363% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 49% more expensive than in Ranchi (India) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Ranchi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,506 ﷼ (₨1,577) | ₨797 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨403 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨972 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,983 ﷼ (₨6,295) | ₨1,347 | + 367% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,822 ﷼ (₨638) | ₨323 | + 97% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 874 ﷼ (₨306) | ₨163 | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,637 ﷼ (₨1,623) | ₨208 | + 682% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (₨10,502) | ₨51,582 | - 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 106 ﷼ (₨37) | ₨41 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,609 ﷼ (₨4,414) | ₨1,161 | + 280% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,240 ﷼ (₨784) | ₨211 | + 271% | |
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TOTAL | + 200% |

These prices were last updated on February 02, 2025.
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