Cost of Living in Yemen - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Yemen
Address: YE

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $861 (excluding rent), and $1,090 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,019 (excluding rent), and $2,504 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.46 YER 1,776

$4.09 YER 974

$16.37 YER 3,897

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$26.96 YER 6,421

$16.22 YER 3,862

$81.1 YER 19.3K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$10.34 YER 2,463

$9.06 YER 2,158

$12.41 YER 2,956

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.98 YER 711

$1.49 YER 355

$4.90 YER 1,168

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.62 YER 863

$2.42 YER 576

$4.83 YER 1,149

Cappuccino

$4.36 YER 1,038

$2.03 YER 484

$6.35 YER 1,512

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

$1.71 YER 408

$1.20 YER 287

$2.82 YER 671

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.65 YER 154

$0.40 YER 94.2

$1.19 YER 283

Milk (1 liter)

$2.61 YER 622

$1.51 YER 360

$4.97 YER 1,183

White Bread (500g)

$1.38 YER 329

$0.61 YER 146

$4.06 YER 967

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.96 YER 944

$1.62 YER 385

$8.11 YER 1,930

Eggs

$4.80 YER 1,143

$1.47 YER 349

$10.05 YER 2,392

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.50 YER 2,263

$3.80 YER 904

$14.76 YER 3,515

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$10.46 YER 2,492

$4.90 YER 1,168

$20.44 YER 4,868

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$27.03 YER 6,436

$9.65 YER 2,299

$54.3 YER 12.9K

Apples (1kg)

$5.56 YER 1,323

$1.98 YER 471

$12.19 YER 2,903

Banana (1kg)

$1.94 YER 463

$0.79 YER 187

$4.03 YER 961

Oranges (1kg)

$4.02 YER 958

$1.28 YER 304

$12.10 YER 2,882

Tomato (1kg)

$2.70 YER 642

$0.82 YER 195

$4.05 YER 964

Potato (1kg)

$2.45 YER 583

$0.66 YER 158

$4.89 YER 1,164

Onion (1kg)

$1.97 YER 469

$0.79 YER 189

$4.07 YER 969

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.67 YER 159

$0.20 YER 48.46

$1.19 YER 284

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.06 YER 253

$0.36 YER 86.8

$2.02 YER 481

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$2.28 YER 542

$0.69 YER 164

$4.13 YER 984

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)

$2.88 YER 685

$1.89 YER 451

$4.21 YER 1,002

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.95 YER 1,179

$2.48 YER 591

$6.03 YER 1,435

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.39 YER 93.4

$0.33 YER 79.7

$1.57 YER 373

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$83.2 YER 19.8K

$31.18 YER 7,426

$104 YER 24.8K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.40 YER 573

$0.97 YER 232

$4.00 YER 953

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$4.08 YER 971

$2.02 YER 481

$4.08 YER 971

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.13 YER 1,459

$3.98 YER 948

$10.22 YER 2,433

Gasoline (1 liter)

$2.97 YER 706

$1.19 YER 284

$4.44 YER 1,057

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

$16.8K YER 4.0M

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)

$86.9 YER 20.7K

$49.27 YER 11.7K

$148 YER 35.2K

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

$16.35 YER 3,894

$10.14 YER 2,416

$31.26 YER 7,445

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$55.9 YER 13.3K

$20.84 YER 4,964

$170 YER 40.6K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$63.0 YER 15.0K

$15.01 YER 3,574

$123 YER 29.4K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$14.77 YER 3,517

$6.18 YER 1,472

$20.62 YER 4,910

Cinema Ticket

$5.70 YER 1,357

$4.96 YER 1,180

$5.70 YER 1,357

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

$77.7 YER 18.5K

$32.70 YER 7,788

$202 YER 48.0K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,947 YER 463.7K

$613 YER 146.0K

$4,903 YER 1.2M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$64.3 YER 15.3K

$29.06 YER 6,920

$116 YER 27.7K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$102 YER 24.3K

$33.05 YER 7,871

$207 YER 49.2K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$59.0 YER 14.0K

$29.31 YER 6,980

$126 YER 29.9K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$79.1 YER 18.8K

$39.90 YER 9,502

$205 YER 48.8K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$206 YER 49.1K

$122 YER 29.1K

$376 YER 89.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$128 YER 30.6K

$71.0 YER 16.9K

$250 YER 59.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$497 YER 118.4K

$298 YER 71.0K

$796 YER 189.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$371 YER 88.4K

$183 YER 43.5K

$625 YER 148.9K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,356 YER 322.9K

$708 YER 168.7K

$2,036 YER 484.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$818 YER 194.8K

$407 YER 97.0K

$1,665 YER 396.6K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$288 YER 68.6K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

12.31

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

Last update: March 2, 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		$535	$533	$1,347	$1,277	1.39	7.38
2	Aden	508489	70	$1,217	$1,402	$2,421	$3,316	74.22	29.49
3	Al Mahwit	12817						44.21	2.04
4	Al Mukalla	176942		$760	$861	$2,380	$2,189	58.19	32.32
5	Ibb	208844		$750	$976	$1,692	$2,243	9.51	7.67
6	Sa'dah	49422						85.25	29.93
7	Sanaa	1527861	45	$678	$916	$1,618	$2,066	213.74	7.23
8	Say'un	48037		$78.6	$92.1	$185	$209	111.02	34.63
9	Ta'izz	458933		$761	$821	$1,872	$2,225	117.35	22.25

Yemen Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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Fixed Broadband

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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.