Cost of Living in Yemen - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Yemen
Address: YE

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $864 (excluding rent), and $1,072 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,070 (excluding rent), and $2,518 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.52 YER 1,793

$4.13 YER 984

$16.51 YER 3,936

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$27.47 YER 6,551

$16.53 YER 3,940

$82.6 YER 19.7K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.45 YER 2,493

$9.16 YER 2,184

$12.55 YER 2,993

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.92 YER 697

$1.46 YER 348

$4.80 YER 1,145

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.75 YER 894

$2.50 YER 597

$5.00 YER 1,191

Cappuccino

$4.37 YER 1,042

$2.04 YER 486

$6.37 YER 1,518

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.71 YER 407

$1.20 YER 286

$2.81 YER 670

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.64 YER 153

$0.39 YER 93.8

$1.18 YER 281

Milk (1 liter)

$2.57 YER 612

$1.49 YER 354

$4.89 YER 1,165

White Bread (500g)

$1.42 YER 338

$0.63 YER 150

$4.16 YER 992

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.94 YER 939

$1.61 YER 383

$8.05 YER 1,920

Eggs

$4.69 YER 1,118

$1.43 YER 342

$9.82 YER 2,341

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.24 YER 2,203

$3.69 YER 880

$14.35 YER 3,421

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.39 YER 2,476

$4.87 YER 1,161

$20.29 YER 4,837

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$26.17 YER 6,240

$9.35 YER 2,229

$52.6 YER 12.5K

Apples (1kg)

$5.60 YER 1,335

$1.99 YER 475

$12.28 YER 2,929

Banana (1kg)

$1.92 YER 458

$0.78 YER 185

$3.99 YER 951

Oranges (1kg)

$4.09 YER 974

$1.30 YER 309

$12.29 YER 2,930

Tomato (1kg)

$2.73 YER 650

$0.83 YER 197

$4.09 YER 975

Potato (1kg)

$2.49 YER 594

$0.68 YER 161

$4.97 YER 1,186

Onion (1kg)

$1.94 YER 463

$0.78 YER 186

$4.01 YER 956

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.68 YER 161

$0.21 YER 49.11

$1.21 YER 288

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 YER 264

$0.38 YER 90.4

$2.10 YER 501

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$2.35 YER 561

$0.71 YER 170

$4.26 YER 1,017

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.53 YER 365

$1.03 YER 245

$1.69 YER 402

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.87 YER 684

$1.89 YER 450

$4.19 YER 1,000

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.79 YER 1,141

$2.40 YER 572

$5.82 YER 1,389

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.42 YER 101

$0.36 YER 86.2

$1.69 YER 404

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$83.6 YER 19.9K

$31.35 YER 7,476

$105 YER 24.9K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.52 YER 600

$1.02 YER 243

$4.19 YER 999

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.98 YER 950

$1.97 YER 470

$3.98 YER 950

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.31 YER 1,505

$4.10 YER 978

$10.53 YER 2,510

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.93 YER 699

$1.18 YER 281

$4.39 YER 1,046

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$16.6K YER 4.0M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$45.5K YER 10.9M

$33.6K YER 8.0M

$50.2K YER 12.0M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$88.5 YER 21.1K

$50.2 YER 12.0K

$150 YER 35.9K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$15.86 YER 3,782

$9.84 YER 2,346

$30.33 YER 7,231

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$54.8 YER 13.1K

$20.42 YER 4,869

$167 YER 39.8K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$62.7 YER 15.0K

$14.94 YER 3,564

$123 YER 29.3K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$14.93 YER 3,559

$6.25 YER 1,489

$20.84 YER 4,969

Cinema Ticket

$5.78 YER 1,378

$5.03 YER 1,199

$5.78 YER 1,378

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$78.7 YER 18.8K

$33.12 YER 7,896

$204 YER 48.7K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,970 YER 469.7K

$620 YER 147.8K

$4,960 YER 1.2M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$64.2 YER 15.3K

$28.99 YER 6,913

$116 YER 27.6K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$103 YER 24.6K

$33.43 YER 7,972

$209 YER 49.8K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$57.4 YER 13.7K

$28.50 YER 6,796

$122 YER 29.1K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$78.3 YER 18.7K

$39.46 YER 9,409

$203 YER 48.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$205 YER 48.9K

$122 YER 29.0K

$375 YER 89.3K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$128 YER 30.6K

$70.9 YER 16.9K

$250 YER 59.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$490 YER 116.9K

$294 YER 70.1K

$784 YER 187.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$366 YER 87.4K

$180 YER 43.0K

$617 YER 147.2K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,355 YER 323.1K

$707 YER 168.5K

$2,033 YER 484.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$793 YER 189.1K

$395 YER 94.2K

$1,615 YER 385.1K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$296 YER 70.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

12.31

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 11, 2026

By City in Yemen

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	'amran	96375		$528	$522	$1,193	$1,268	1.39	7.38
2	Aden	508489	70	$1,047	$1,399	$2,977	$3,295	74.22	29.49
3	Al Mahwit	12817						44.21	2.04
4	Al Mukalla	176942		$911	$870	$2,334	$2,232	58.19	32.32
5	Ibb	208844		$744	$994	$1,969	$2,301	9.51	7.67
6	Sa'dah	49422						85.25	29.93
7	Sanaa	1527861	45	$745	$903	$1,774	$2,017	213.74	7.23
8	Say'un	48037		$96.4	$92.1	$219	$210	111.02	34.63
9	Ta'izz	458933		$714	$845	$1,631	$2,184	117.35	22.25

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Cost of Living in Yemen - Frequently Asked Questions

Compared with many regions, you can find notably low prices for basic staples and local services in Yemen, though regional differences and access to goods vary widely. For many travelers and remote workers, the appeal is the ability to stretch a modest budget by shopping at markets, cooking at home, and choosing local transportation. Major urban centers may feel more expensive than rural towns, but even there, you set the pace with your housing choice and meal plan. Cost of Living in Yemen is best judged by your daily habits and where you spend most of your time. Tip: Start with a short visit to map affordability against your work and life needs.

Housing searches often center on older neighborhoods with easy access to markets and utilities; rents are often negotiated, and longer stays can unlock better deals. Food comes from bustling markets and street stalls, with cooking at home keeping costs predictable. Public transport, from shared taxis to local buses, is usually affordable and flexible, while walking or short rides help you stay mobile in dense towns. Co-working spaces exist in bigger towns, offering reliable internet and a social scene for work sessions. Tip: Build a simple weekly errand route to minimize trips and keep your budget steady.

A practical budgeting framework is to separate essentials from discretionary items, tracking groceries, utilities, and transport while leaving room for occasional treats or travel. For quality-of-life, aim for neighborhoods that balance safety, access to markets, and a community feel – look for expat or local communities in central areas with reliable services. Save by cooking at home, buying in bulk at markets, and negotiating longer-term rents. Seasonality affects expenses through heat and power use, with cooling in hot months and seasonal holidays that influence dining and activities. Yemen living cost tends to feel more elastic based on your lifestyle and location. Tip: Choose a base area with steady internet, nearby markets, and short commutes to keep daily costs predictable.