Cost of Living in Yemen
Summary of cost of living in Yemen:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,396.0 (﷼801,964.0), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $903.7 (﷼213,416.1), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Yemen is, on average, 23.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Yemen is, on average, 84.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ﷼1,944.60 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ﷼6,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ﷼2,500.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | ﷼842.78 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼1,200.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ﷼833.48 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼415.88 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ﷼220.47 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ﷼707.23 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ﷼284.53 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ﷼466.60 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ﷼1,254.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ﷼1,187.43 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ﷼1,077.28 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ﷼3,118.45 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ﷼623.51 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ﷼252.15 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ﷼461.29 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ﷼306.80 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ﷼278.41 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ﷼260.66 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ﷼207.31 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ﷼243.86 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | ﷼600.00 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ﷼424.34 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ﷼850.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ﷼1,190.37 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ﷼100.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ﷼20,000.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ﷼500.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ﷼804.67 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ﷼1,722.30 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ﷼667.78 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ﷼4,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ﷼8,265,248.81 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ﷼18,643.80 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ﷼4,875.87 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ﷼9,706.10 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ﷼12,967.92 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ﷼3,465.37 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ﷼1,400.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ﷼15,259.51 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ﷼390,766.64 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ﷼13,750.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ﷼19,500.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ﷼13,666.67 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ﷼13,833.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ﷼56,191.14 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼31,111.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ﷼113,721.94 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼79,653.75 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ﷼70,599.75 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ﷼15,140.59 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ﷼65,689.86 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.12 | |
Prices in Yemen
This country had 259 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 27 September 2026
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Last update: 27 September 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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