Cost of Living in Yemen
Summary of cost of living in Yemen:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,473.6$ (827,849.7﷼), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 938.9$ (223,765.3﷼), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Yemen is, on average, 20.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Yemen is, on average, 84.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,906.60 ﷼ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 6,574.87 ﷼ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 2,500.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 757.49 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 900.00 ﷼ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 952.87 ﷼ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 419.57 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 179.84 ﷼ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 609.68 ﷼ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 269.49 ﷼ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 397.08 ﷼ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,268.00 ﷼ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,074.19 ﷼ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,340.16 ﷼ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,808.04 ﷼ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 545.20 ﷼ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 226.86 ﷼ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 489.94 ﷼ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 323.05 ﷼ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 268.43 ﷼ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 244.20 ﷼ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 193.75 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 269.09 ﷼ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 550.00 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 342.35 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 683.33 ﷼ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,195.81 ﷼ | |
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) | 750.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,609.34 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,500.00 ﷼ | |
| 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) | 11,780,457.90 ﷼ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 25,519.35 ﷼ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,705.71 ﷼ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 15,521.73 ﷼ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 15,648.06 ﷼ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,750.80 ﷼ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,400.00 ﷼ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 13,739.78 ﷼ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 444,162.48 ﷼ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 14,926.82 ﷼ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 24,714.29 ﷼ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 16,799.11 ﷼ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 20,585.34 ﷼ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 52,107.29 ﷼ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 30,731.66 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 122,570.29 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 90,728.64 ﷼ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 29,783.11 ﷼ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 17,790.55 ﷼ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 67,459.72 ﷼ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.42 | |
Prices in Yemen
This country had 204 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: 2 January 2026
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Last update: 2 January 2026
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