Cost of Living in Yemen - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Yemen
Address: YE

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $887 (excluding rent), and $1,094 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,045 (excluding rent), and $2,440 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.44 YER 1,775

$4.08 YER 974

$16.34 YER 3,895

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$27.53 YER 6,564

$16.56 YER 3,948

$82.8 YER 19.7K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.35 YER 2,469

$9.07 YER 2,163

$12.43 YER 2,964

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.93 YER 700

$1.47 YER 350

$4.82 YER 1,150

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.77 YER 898

$2.51 YER 599

$5.02 YER 1,196

Cappuccino

$4.38 YER 1,044

$2.04 YER 487

$6.38 YER 1,521

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

$1.80 YER 428

$1.26 YER 301

$2.96 YER 705

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.68 YER 162

$0.42 YER 99.4

$1.25 YER 298

Milk (1 liter)

$2.60 YER 620

$1.51 YER 359

$4.95 YER 1,181

White Bread (500g)

$1.44 YER 343

$0.64 YER 152

$4.22 YER 1,006

Rice (white) (1kg)

$4.04 YER 962

$1.65 YER 393

$8.25 YER 1,968

Eggs

$4.60 YER 1,097

$1.41 YER 336

$9.63 YER 2,297

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.01 YER 2,149

$3.60 YER 859

$14.00 YER 3,338

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.45 YER 2,492

$4.90 YER 1,168

$20.42 YER 4,869

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$26.94 YER 6,423

$9.62 YER 2,294

$54.1 YER 12.9K

Apples (1kg)

$5.72 YER 1,363

$2.03 YER 485

$12.54 YER 2,990

Banana (1kg)

$2.02 YER 483

$0.82 YER 195

$4.20 YER 1,002

Oranges (1kg)

$4.19 YER 1,000

$1.33 YER 317

$12.61 YER 3,006

Tomato (1kg)

$2.69 YER 642

$0.82 YER 195

$4.04 YER 964

Potato (1kg)

$2.49 YER 593

$0.67 YER 161

$4.97 YER 1,184

Onion (1kg)

$1.95 YER 465

$0.78 YER 187

$4.03 YER 961

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.72 YER 171

$0.22 YER 52.2

$1.28 YER 306

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.05 YER 251

$0.36 YER 86.1

$2.00 YER 477

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$2.25 YER 536

$0.68 YER 162

$4.09 YER 975

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.47 YER 351

$0.99 YER 236

$1.62 YER 386

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.75 YER 656

$1.81 YER 432

$4.02 YER 959

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.00 YER 1,192

$2.50 YER 597

$6.08 YER 1,451

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.40 YER 94.3

$0.34 YER 80.5

$1.58 YER 377

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$82.9 YER 19.8K

$31.08 YER 7,412

$104 YER 24.7K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.46 YER 586

$1.00 YER 237

$4.09 YER 976

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$4.12 YER 982

$2.04 YER 486

$4.12 YER 982

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.06 YER 1,446

$3.94 YER 939

$10.11 YER 2,411

Gasoline (1 liter)

$3.06 YER 730

$1.23 YER 294

$4.58 YER 1,092

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

$16.3K YER 3.9M

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

$43.9K YER 10.5M

$32.4K YER 7.7M

$48.4K YER 11.5M

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

$88.1 YER 21.0K

$49.95 YER 11.9K

$150 YER 35.7K

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

$15.92 YER 3,796

$9.88 YER 2,355

$30.44 YER 7,258

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$54.8 YER 13.1K

$20.42 YER 4,869

$167 YER 39.8K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$63.5 YER 15.1K

$15.13 YER 3,608

$124 YER 29.7K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$14.46 YER 3,448

$6.05 YER 1,443

$20.19 YER 4,814

Cinema Ticket

$5.78 YER 1,379

$5.03 YER 1,199

$5.78 YER 1,379

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

$77.6 YER 18.5K

$32.67 YER 7,790

$201 YER 48.0K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,940 YER 462.6K

$611 YER 145.6K

$4,884 YER 1.2M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$64.8 YER 15.4K

$29.27 YER 6,980

$117 YER 27.9K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$103 YER 24.7K

$33.48 YER 7,985

$209 YER 49.9K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$56.8 YER 13.5K

$28.23 YER 6,731

$121 YER 28.8K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$80.6 YER 19.2K

$40.62 YER 9,686

$209 YER 49.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$204 YER 48.5K

$121 YER 28.7K

$372 YER 88.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$127 YER 30.4K

$70.4 YER 16.8K

$248 YER 59.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$504 YER 120.2K

$302 YER 72.1K

$806 YER 192.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$368 YER 87.8K

$181 YER 43.2K

$621 YER 148.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,337 YER 318.9K

$696 YER 165.9K

$2,002 YER 477.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$789 YER 188.1K

$393 YER 93.6K

$1,606 YER 383.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$282 YER 67.2K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

12.31

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

Last update: February 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		$485	$526	$1,377	$1,256	1.39	7.38
2	Aden	508489	70	$1,249	$1,419	$2,586	$3,390	74.22	29.49
3	Al Mahwit	12817						44.21	2.04
4	Al Mukalla	176942		$802	$892	$2,460	$2,252	58.19	32.32
5	Ibb	208844		$802	$1,013	$1,833	$2,263	9.51	7.67
6	Sa'dah	49422						85.25	29.93
7	Sanaa	1527861	45	$711	$916	$1,953	$2,045	213.74	7.23
8	Say'un	48037		$80.1	$90.6	$218	$210	111.02	34.63
9	Ta'izz	458933		$784	$825	$1,813	$2,189	117.35	22.25

Yemen Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.