Cost of living in San‘a’ (Yemen) is about the same as in Stockholm (Sweden)
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 17% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Stockholm | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,256 ﷼ (143 kr) | 158 kr | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,562 ﷼ (69 kr) | 111 kr | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947 ﷼ (42 kr) | 80 kr | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 564 ﷼ (25 kr) | 15 kr | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 659 ﷼ (29 kr) | 50 kr | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552 ﷼ (24 kr) | 35 kr | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,180 ﷼ (52 kr) | 59 kr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 778 ﷼ (34 kr) | 30 kr | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 408 ﷼ (18 kr) | 18 kr | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 750 ﷼ (33 kr) | 20 kr | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,401 ﷼ (854 kr) | 125 kr | + 581% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 586 ﷼ (26 kr) | 26 kr | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 392 ﷼ (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 22% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 20% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Stockholm | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 261,859 ﷼ (11,526 kr) | 27,234 kr | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 325,150 ﷼ (14,312 kr) | 19,027 kr | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,178 ﷼ (2,385 kr) | 1,194 kr | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 447,835 ﷼ (19,712 kr) | 17,031 kr | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 ﷼ (8,803 kr) | 13,284 kr | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ﷼ (4,402 kr) | 329 kr | + 1237% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,546 ﷼ (1,124 kr) | 265 kr | + 325% | |
40” flat screen tv | 72,074 ﷼ (3,172 kr) | 4,248 kr | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 62,576 ﷼ (2,754 kr) | 1,003 kr | + 175% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,603 ﷼ (203 kr) | 108 kr | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,803 ﷼ (520 kr) | 277 kr | + 88% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 34% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Stockholm | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,129 ﷼ (402 kr) | 902 kr | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,680 ﷼ (382 kr) | 434 kr | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,955 ﷼ (1,054 kr) | 1,157 kr | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,512 ﷼ (683 kr) | 1,659 kr | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 38% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Stockholm | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,000,000 ﷼ (264,095 kr) | 311,125 kr | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 312 ﷼ (14 kr) | 18 kr | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,245 ﷼ (539 kr) | 1,023 kr | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 403 kr | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in San‘a’ (Yemen) is 19% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Stockholm | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,505 ﷼ (66 kr) | 88 kr | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,732 ﷼ (296 kr) | 117 kr | + 153% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 299 kr | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,755 ﷼ (77 kr) | 51 kr | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,211 ﷼ (53 kr) | 44 kr | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,206 ﷼ (53 kr) | 36 kr | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 791 ﷼ (35 kr) | 33 kr | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 979 ﷼ (43 kr) | 22 kr | + 100% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,165 ﷼ (139 kr) | 387 kr | - 64% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in San‘a’ (Yemen) is about the same as in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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San‘a’ | Stockholm | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,506 ﷼ (198 kr) | 449 kr | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 342 kr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,020 kr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,983 ﷼ (792 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,822 ﷼ (80 kr) | 149 kr | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 874 ﷼ (38 kr) | 52 kr | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,637 ﷼ (204 kr) | 73 kr | + 180% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 30,000 ﷼ (1,320 kr) | 5,489 kr | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 106 ﷼ (4.65 kr) | 2.75 kr | + 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 12,609 ﷼ (555 kr) | 564 kr | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,240 ﷼ (99 kr) | 73 kr | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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