Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 25% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 16% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (4,701 ﷼) | 3,256 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (2,793 ﷼) | 1,562 ﷼ | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (1,624 ﷼) | 947 ﷼ | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (279 ﷼) | 564 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (1,519 ﷼) | 659 ﷼ | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (1,125 ﷼) | 552 ﷼ | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (1,900 ﷼) | 1,180 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (1,028 ﷼) | 778 ﷼ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (497 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (1,260 ﷼) | 750 ﷼ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (4,446 ﷼) | 19,401 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.43 (843 ﷼) | 586 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.24 (797 ﷼) | 392 ﷼ | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 6% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,401 (590,804 ﷼) | 261,859 ﷼ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,959 (482,162 ﷼) | 325,150 ﷼ | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (51,519 ﷼) | 54,178 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,034 (500,546 ﷼) | 447,835 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,495 (367,862 ﷼) | 200,000 ﷼ | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (34,488 ﷼) | 100,000 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (16,132 ﷼) | 25,546 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (71,424 ﷼) | 72,074 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (26,445 ﷼) | 62,576 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (3,233 ﷼) | 4,603 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (8,122 ﷼) | 11,803 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 60% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (14,041 ﷼) | 9,129 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (13,915 ﷼) | 8,680 ﷼ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (27,753 ﷼) | 23,955 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (42,814 ﷼) | 15,512 ﷼ | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 65% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,874 (8,335,446 ﷼) | 6,000,000 ﷼ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (250 ﷼) | 312 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (24,608 ﷼) | 12,245 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (7,189 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 60% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (2,975 ﷼) | 1,505 ﷼ | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 (13,490 ﷼) | 6,732 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $189 (46,450 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (1,783 ﷼) | 1,755 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (1,230 ﷼) | 1,211 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (1,848 ﷼) | 1,206 ﷼ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (1,726 ﷼) | 791 ﷼ | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.01 (740 ﷼) | 979 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (10,110 ﷼) | 3,165 ﷼ | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 12% more expensive than in San‘a’ (Yemen) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Portland, Oregon | San‘a’ | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (14,229 ﷼) | 4,506 ﷼ | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (7,434 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (44,679 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (22,945 ﷼) | 17,983 ﷼ | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (3,457 ﷼) | 1,822 ﷼ | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (1,419 ﷼) | 874 ﷼ | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (1,896 ﷼) | 4,637 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (149,400 ﷼) | 30,000 ﷼ | + 398% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (84 ﷼) | 106 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (9,392 ﷼) | 12,609 ﷼ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (2,633 ﷼) | 2,240 ﷼ | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 389 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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