Cost of Living in Yemen - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Yemen
Address: YE

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $858 (excluding rent), and $1,075 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,055 (excluding rent), and $2,475 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.35 YER 1,754

$4.03 YER 962

$16.13 YER 3,850

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$27.15 YER 6,479

$16.33 YER 3,898

$81.7 YER 19.5K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.42 YER 2,486

$9.13 YER 2,178

$12.51 YER 2,984

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.93 YER 698

$1.46 YER 349

$4.81 YER 1,148

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.63 YER 866

$2.42 YER 578

$4.84 YER 1,154

Cappuccino

$4.32 YER 1,032

$2.02 YER 481

$6.30 YER 1,503

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

$1.80 YER 429

$1.26 YER 301

$2.96 YER 705

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.68 YER 163

$0.42 YER 99.7

$1.25 YER 299

Milk (1 liter)

$2.61 YER 622

$1.51 YER 360

$4.96 YER 1,184

White Bread (500g)

$1.41 YER 337

$0.63 YER 149

$4.15 YER 989

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.91 YER 932

$1.59 YER 380

$7.99 YER 1,907

Eggs

$4.80 YER 1,145

$1.47 YER 350

$10.04 YER 2,397

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.15 YER 2,183

$3.66 YER 872

$14.21 YER 3,390

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.64 YER 2,540

$4.99 YER 1,190

$20.79 YER 4,961

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$26.98 YER 6,437

$9.63 YER 2,299

$54.2 YER 12.9K

Apples (1kg)

$5.46 YER 1,304

$1.94 YER 464

$11.99 YER 2,861

Banana (1kg)

$2.03 YER 485

$0.82 YER 196

$4.21 YER 1,006

Oranges (1kg)

$4.22 YER 1,008

$1.34 YER 320

$12.70 YER 3,031

Tomato (1kg)

$2.71 YER 647

$0.82 YER 196

$4.06 YER 970

Potato (1kg)

$2.50 YER 596

$0.68 YER 162

$4.98 YER 1,189

Onion (1kg)

$1.94 YER 464

$0.78 YER 187

$4.02 YER 958

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.66 YER 158

$0.20 YER 47.96

$1.18 YER 281

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.09 YER 261

$0.37 YER 89.4

$2.08 YER 495

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$2.56 YER 612

$2.15 YER 512

$4.28 YER 1,021

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.45 YER 347

$0.97 YER 233

$1.60 YER 381

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.88 YER 686

$1.89 YER 452

$4.21 YER 1,004

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$5.02 YER 1,199

$2.52 YER 601

$6.12 YER 1,459

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.40 YER 95.1

$0.34 YER 81.2

$1.59 YER 380

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$81.7 YER 19.5K

$30.63 YER 7,309

$102 YER 24.4K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.40 YER 572

$0.97 YER 231

$3.99 YER 951

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$4.01 YER 956

$1.98 YER 473

$4.01 YER 956

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.21 YER 1,481

$4.03 YER 962

$10.35 YER 2,470

Gasoline (1 liter)

$3.04 YER 726

$1.22 YER 292

$4.55 YER 1,086

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

$16.5K YER 3.9M

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

$44.2K YER 10.6M

$32.6K YER 7.8M

$48.8K YER 11.6M

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

$86.7 YER 20.7K

$49.15 YER 11.7K

$147 YER 35.2K

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

$16.33 YER 3,897

$10.13 YER 2,417

$31.22 YER 7,450

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$54.6 YER 13.0K

$20.36 YER 4,857

$166 YER 39.7K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$62.7 YER 15.0K

$14.93 YER 3,562

$123 YER 29.3K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$14.64 YER 3,494

$6.13 YER 1,462

$20.44 YER 4,878

Cinema Ticket

$5.67 YER 1,353

$4.93 YER 1,177

$5.67 YER 1,353

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

$80.4 YER 19.2K

$33.83 YER 8,073

$209 YER 49.8K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,922 YER 458.7K

$605 YER 144.4K

$4,841 YER 1.2M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$63.2 YER 15.1K

$28.55 YER 6,812

$114 YER 27.2K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$102 YER 24.2K

$32.87 YER 7,845

$205 YER 49.0K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$57.4 YER 13.7K

$28.54 YER 6,810

$122 YER 29.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$78.0 YER 18.6K

$39.35 YER 9,391

$202 YER 48.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$201 YER 48.0K

$119 YER 28.5K

$368 YER 87.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$127 YER 30.2K

$70.1 YER 16.7K

$247 YER 58.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$498 YER 118.9K

$299 YER 71.3K

$797 YER 190.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$359 YER 85.7K

$177 YER 42.2K

$605 YER 144.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,321 YER 315.1K

$689 YER 164.3K

$1,979 YER 472.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$887 YER 211.7K

$442 YER 105.4K

$1,605 YER 382.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$291 YER 69.5K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

12.31

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

Last update: April 13, 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		$459	$532	$1,405	$1,246	4.33	2.98
2	Aden	508489	70	$1,207	$1,380	$3,121	$3,337	11.55	21.9
3	Al Mahwit	12817						8.96	16.67
4	Al Mukalla	176942		$931	$875	$2,441	$2,272	62.65	30.62
5	Ibb	208844		$831	$1,006	$1,844	$2,257	19.21	5.69
6	Sa'dah	49422						255.09	7.41
7	Sanaa	1527861	45	$834	$885	$1,683	$2,062	72.09	7.25
8	Say'un	48037		$99.4	$89.6	$185	$215	132.88	34.12
9	Ta'izz	458933		$684	$825	$2,046	$2,166	99.17	19.54

Yemen Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 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.