Sheet1Cost guide line for essentials to set up a basic home in Tarim

Please note all costs quoted are based on Sept 2012 prices and are for guideline purpose only. Please refer to advice notes before purhcasing or committing to anything

Fixed costs
mrasul: mrasul:costs are for guide line purpose only, and do vary with excahnge rates, availablty, quality and brand Price range inPrice range in
mrasul: mrasul:All $ rates are based on 215 yr/$ Yemeni Riyals (YR)US- $Iqama costOne Year fee per person8,000 yr 37Blood test per person1000yr4.65

Rental
mrasul: mrasul:IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO WORK THROUGH DAR UL MUSTAFA WHEN DEALING WITH LAND LORDS as they will be able to negotiate better terms and rental charges. Otheriwse rent is normally paid 6 - 12 months in advance however in some cases this can be negotiated. Subject to availabilty 2 to 3 roomed apartment
mrasul: mrasul this usually means there are 1 or 2 bedrooms, one living room, kitchen and 2 bathrms. Normally comes bare without anything even flooring15000 to 25000+70 to 117The above Furnished
mrasul: mrasul:this normally only covers essential furnishings and appliances so it could be said its part furnished in some cases35000 to 45000+163 to209

Appliances
mrasul: mrasul:prices vary according to size, quality, brand and exchange ratesYR$Fridge freezer
mrasul: mrasul:depending on size and brand65,000 to 125,000+ 302 to 581AC's -local
mrasul: mrasul:Desert coolers also know as water coolers. 24,000 to 32,000 +117 to 149AC's -Saudi
mrasul: mrasul:Desert coolers also know as water coolers. 55,000 to 65,000+256 to 303Water cooler
mrasul: mrasul:Cold and Hot Water drinking machine depending on size and brand15,000 to 25,000+70 to 117 Water heater
mrasul: mrasul:depending on size and brand15000 to 25000+70 to 117 Auto Washing maching
mrasul: mrasul:depending on size and brand65,000 to 125,000+302 to 581Cooker45,000 to 85,000209 to 395

Extras YR$Mini Generator
mrasul: mrasul:for power cuts 15000 to 50,000yr+70 to 233Motor Bike 125,000 to 190,000yr+302 to 884Wireless Modem router 10,000- 15,000yr+46 to 70

Furnishings Arab floor seating/sofas
mrasul: mrasul:price normally includs a 1m covered Spunge back piece and 1m thicker spunge floor piece plus one arm rest and one small cushion all in a fabric of whats availbe in the store. price varies on the fabric and spunge thickness.14,000yr /metre +65/metreWaldrobe
mrasul: mrasul:varies by size and material used. Pine, MDF, Ply covered with fermika20,000 to 50,000yr+93 to 233Carpets
mrasul: mrasul:varies on thickness of carpet and quality 300yr/sqm+1.40/sqmMini Tables 1500 to 3000+7 to13.95Study desk 15,000 to 30,000+70 to 140Study chairs 3,000 to 15,000+13.95 to 70Cupboards
mrasul: mrasul:depends on size and materials used15,000 to 30,000+70 to 140

Variable costs YR$Bills
mrasul: mrasul:costs depends on usageElectricity
mrasul: mrasul:costs vaires on size of house, useage and time of year1500 to 5000yr/month7 to 23/monthWater
mrasul: mrasul:costs vaires on size of house, useage and time of year500 to 1500yr /month2.32 to 6.97/monthGas cannisters
mrasul: mrasul:used for stoves and cost depends on usage1500/can/month7/can/monthInternet
mrasul: mrasul:depending on the speed opted for and useage2500 to 6500yr 11.65 to 30/monthTelephone
mrasul: mrasul:depends on usage500 to 5000/m2.32 to 23/monthMobile500 to 5000/m2.32 to 23/month

Petrol 125yr/L0.58c/LDeisel 100yr/L0.46c/L

Food YRPrice in $
mrasul: mrasul:All $ rates are based on 215 yr/$ Flour/k140/kilo0.65c/Krice/k170/k0.79c/Ksugar/k200/k0.93c/Kmilk 240/L$1.11/Lbread - French 20yr/roll0.09c/rollLocal sliced (small in size)120yr/loaf0.55cSaudi sliced import
mrasul: mrasul:not readlly available 300yr/loaf1.39

Fruits&Veg
mrasul: mrasul:Here are a select staple list of fruits and veg, there is a little more variety. Prices vary from season to season and on some products prices can be drastic and can jump 50% either way. YR$Apples600/k2.79Bananas200/k0.93Grapes400/k1.86Water melon200/k0.93Oranges500/k2.32Potatoes200/k0.93Carrots200/k0.93Cucumbers300/k1.39Onions200/k0.93Lemons300/k1.39Orbagenes100/k0.46Cabbage 200/k0.93

As for prices for western foods like cheese, jam, cereals, butter, etc one can use, as a guide line, the same prices as in the West for equivalent cheap low cost budget brand products, and close to the same prices and some cases more for brands like, Kellogs, Cadbury, Heinz etc. Please note all prices are given for guideline purpose only.

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