What are prices like in Yemen?

I recently read that the price of milk in the United States was at a record high. Its been about five years since I have been in the states and in that period of time, I have actually forgotten what some things cost.

I thought someone perhaps might be interested in knowing how prices were here so I put together a short list as examples:

Rent: $100-$150 dollars can get you a reasonable 3 bedroom apartment with two bathrooms in many cases, a brand new apartment.

Electric: Of course varies depending upon usage but around 5-15 dollars per month (of course that is without air conditioning, most people do not have any type of air conditioner).

Water: 10-20 dollars a month, again depending upon usage

Groceries: A few items….Now of course it depends where you shop. The more modern stores, like City Mart, tend to be cheaper than the small neighborhood stores although a few of the western stores are kind of expensive.

1 liter of milk (haleeb) ~ 230 riyals ~ $1.10

1 lb of potatoes (though the usual measure is in kilos) ~ 50 riyals ~ 25 cents/lb

3 small medium onions ~ 20 riyals ~10 cents

1 loaf of bread. This is becoming more common, when I first moved here, I could barely find it and the loaves I found were pretty sad, but since then I have found some pretty good loaves. ~90 riyals ~ 50 cents

6 small apples ~ 350 riyals ~ $1.75

1 kilo ground beef ~ 2.2lbs ~ 1000 riyals ~ $5. It’s pretty fatty and could come from buffalo.

10 cheese slices (similar to Kraft) ~ 170 riyals ~ 90 cents. Kraft singles are about twice as much.

Doritos. The authentic ones from the states will cost you like 1000 riyals ~ 5 dollars. However if you get the Doritos brand that are made say in the Emirates, you will pay about 280 riyals, about $1.50.

If you are curious to know what other food items cost, just drop me a line: Talibiddeen Jr.