Cost of Living in Yemen
Summary of cost of living in Yemen:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,417.5$ (815,077.6﷼), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 919.9$ (219,400.4﷼), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Yemen is, on average, 22.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Yemen is, on average, 85.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,908.00 ﷼ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 6,577.50 ﷼ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 2,500.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 757.75 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 900.00 ﷼ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 953.09 ﷼ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 406.56 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 175.14 ﷼ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 577.77 ﷼ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 260.07 ﷼ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 386.77 ﷼ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,219.37 ﷼ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,074.26 ﷼ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,288.61 ﷼ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,774.34 ﷼ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 570.52 ﷼ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 236.53 ﷼ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 476.25 ﷼ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 294.46 ﷼ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 273.34 ﷼ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 236.21 ﷼ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 184.45 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 278.00 ﷼ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 550.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 342.40 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 683.33 ﷼ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,200.00 ﷼ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 100.00 ﷼ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 22,000.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 600.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,609.34 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,500.00 ﷼ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 737.17 ﷼ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 4,000,000.00 ﷼ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 10,804,501.82 ﷼ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 23,262.42 ﷼ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,420.94 ﷼ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 14,355.28 ﷼ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 15,650.00 ﷼ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,751.42 ﷼ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,400.00 ﷼ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 16,776.90 ﷼ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 431,950.07 ﷼ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 15,581.25 ﷼ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 24,714.29 ﷼ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 16,800.25 ﷼ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 20,299.38 ﷼ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 49,155.39 ﷼ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 30,161.25 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 121,258.34 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 86,898.22 ﷼ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 29,590.80 ﷼ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 17,795.43 ﷼ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 71,993.13 ﷼ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.42 |
Prices in Yemen
This country had 351 entries in the past 12 months by 33 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2025
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Last update: 2 October 2025
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