Cost of Living in Yemen
Summary of cost of living in Yemen:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,565.8 (﷼850,883.4), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $958.3 (﷼228,672.8), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Yemen is, on average, 19.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Yemen is, on average, 84.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ﷼1,954.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ﷼6,579.37 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ﷼2,500.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | ﷼847.42 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼750.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ﷼993.23 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼443.46 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ﷼177.59 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ﷼629.54 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ﷼303.46 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ﷼398.95 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ﷼1,217.71 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ﷼1,257.55 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ﷼1,292.74 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ﷼2,891.65 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ﷼590.66 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ﷼262.60 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ﷼481.04 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ﷼335.08 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ﷼292.42 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ﷼253.88 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ﷼189.48 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ﷼261.36 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | ﷼600.00 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ﷼377.27 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼683.33 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ﷼1,196.56 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ﷼150.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ﷼22,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ﷼800.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ﷼1,609.34 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ﷼2,000.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ﷼769.08 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ﷼4,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ﷼11,783,957.84 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ﷼24,884.05 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ﷼3,706.87 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ﷼13,117.29 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ﷼17,428.57 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ﷼3,471.56 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ﷼1,400.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ﷼18,368.62 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ﷼406,250.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ﷼14,777.78 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ﷼27,500.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ﷼17,428.57 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ﷼21,142.86 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ﷼53,737.22 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼32,121.11 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ﷼121,959.89 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼92,310.42 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ﷼30,800.94 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ﷼25,487.30 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ﷼70,801.04 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.42 | |
Prices in Yemen
This country had 206 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 31 March 2026
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Last update: 31 March 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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