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Linda
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« on: November 25, 2006, 10:29:21 AM » |
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Exchange rate as of March 31, 2008: in Sana'a 1 US Dollar = 199.6YR, in Sayun 1 US Dollar = 197YR
Taxi: 200YR for a short ride (to al Huda supermarket from the institute for example,) 300-500YR for a longer ride within the city. 700YR to Bayt Baws(an old village with good views just outside of Sana'a), 800-1000 to the airport. Prices go up at night.
Long distance shared taxi rides: 500YR from Sana'a to Manakha, 800YR from Sana'a to Marib, 1000 YR to Taiz
Long distance buses: 3000YR from Sana'a to Thamud (13 hours)
Mini-buses within Sana'a (dabbab) 20YR for most rides, 40YR to go across town.
1 rotisserie chicken (to go): 600-700YR
1 grilled fish, eaten at the restaurant: 800-1200YR depending on the size
1 order of chopped meat (daqqa) 300YR
1 order of rice in a restaurant 100YR
1 order of mixed vegetables 150YR
1 order of lamb at Al Shaybani: 2500YR
3-piece chicken meal at KFC: 880YR
2 scoops of ice cream in a cup at Baskin Robbins: 600YR (they might have 10 flavors on a good day)
1 bottle of water: 40 - 45YR
1 cup of tea 20YR, with milk 30YR.
1 falafel sandwich: 40YR
1 pita bread: 20YR
1 kidam bread: 10YR
1 Rooty bread(french bread): 10YR
1 Kebab sandwich in pita bread: 120YR
1 kibda sandwich wrapped in round bread(rushush) 100YR
1 kilo of fresh beef (any cut) at a suq : 800YR
1 kilo of fresh beef at a supermarket: 1000YR
1 kilo of fresh lamb at a suq: 1400 YR
1 medium size sheep bought around Eid Aldaha: 20,000YR (about US$100)
1 order of fahsa(salta with meat in it) 700 YR.
1 large watermelon 300-400YR
1 kilo of oranges 200YR
1 kilo of ginger 300YR
1 kilo of tomatoes 150 - 300 YR depending on the season
3 cucumbers: 50YR
1 12OZ can of Diet Coke (or any kind of soda) 60YR
1 Bounty candy bar 100YR
1 Yemeni candy bar 20 - 60 YR
Souvenir items:
1 Sitarah (the colorful table-cloth looking cover that old women wear): 800 - 1000 YR
1 Mokhmoq (the black and red face cover that old women wear): 500YR
1 good quality wool hand-stitched shawl for men: 3000 YR
1 Ceramic Yemeni house (about 10cm tall) with colored windows: about 200YR
1 Jambia (the curved dagger) $20 - $200 depending on quality and your bargaining skills
1 Good quality silver necklace: $10 - $20
baltoo or abaya (the full-length black robe that Yemeni women wear): 2000YR - 3500YR depending on the quality of the fabric.
basic black scarf: 400-800YR
face veil: 600-2000YR depending on the quality and style. Black veils may seem to be the same if you don't look closely, but the length, width, type of fabric, number of layers, embroidery, and the shape of the flap change every season. Fashionable Yemeni women with the means would never wear one that's out of style. Only tourists and the poor buy cheap veils at the market.
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jusrockinout
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« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2006, 09:21:30 PM » |
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I would like a more extensive price list please....and about how much would one spend each day( in US dollars and Yemeni Rials)? Thank you!
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Linda
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« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2006, 02:46:31 AM » |
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Most students spend between $100 - $200 a month. If you eat at local restaurants or cook your food at home, you might be able to get by with $100/month. If you have a cell phone, visit internet cafes frequently, eat at western restaurants once in a while, and perhaps take taxis every now and then, you may spend $150 - $200 / month.
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estariol
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« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2007, 07:33:20 AM » |
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Could you please add what it might cost for men's clothing items (a ghutra/kufiyeh, abaya (for men), the igal (if not with the Ghutra) and other miscellaneous items. What would the cost of a low-end souvenir jambiya be compared to a mid or high-end traditional one?
This list gives a good general idea of pricing, thanks.
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Linda
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« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2007, 10:05:17 AM » |
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Sorry I'm pretty ignorant about men's clothing so all prices are guesses only. The black and red checker-patterned ghutra or a'maama might be between $3 - $10. Yemeni men don't wear igals (the black rope like thingy to hold the a'maama in place) so you don't see them in stores here. In Sana'a, men wear white thaub, jacket, and a nice shawl folded into a triangle and draped over the jacket. A jambia and a belt complete the outfit. In certain areas outside of Sana'a men also carry AK47's around everywhere they go.
I once bought a pretty nice souvenir jambia and belt for $50. Not sure if it was low-end or not.
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alhazred
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2007, 10:16:56 AM » |
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How much is a pack of Marlboro Lights in Sannaa?  |
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Linda
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« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2007, 12:48:45 AM » |
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How much is a pack of Marlboro Lights in Sannaa? Don't know since I don't smoke. Maybe someone else can answer the questions for you. One pack of Yemeni cigarettes is 130 YR. |
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