Cost of Living in Yemen
Yemen cost-of-living overview: 1 indexed cities, currency YER, avg CPI 19.4.
Author: CityCost Global · Methodology · Data Sources · Last updated: 2026-08-21
Key figures
- Currency: YER
- Average CPI index: 19.4
- Average rent index signal: 92750
Yemen overview
Yemen cost-of-living overview: 1 indexed cities, currency YER, avg CPI 19.4.
Yemen costs on CityCost are presented in YER (YER). Across 1 indexed markets, blended CPI is about 19.4, groceries index ~28.1, and average centre 1BR rent ~YER 92,750. Population summed across indexed cities is a coverage signal (varies), not a census substitute.
Start here when you know the country but not the metro. Shortlist from cheapest vs expensive lists, open city pages for basket samples, then run side-by-side comparisons for your finalists.
Regional differences
Regional differences inside Yemen often exceed the gap between Yemen and a neighbouring country. Housing is the usual driver: the same national currency can buy a very different lifestyle in a secondary city versus a global hub.
Compare multiple Yemen metros rather than relying on a single headline. Open the city list below and sort mentally by rent versus CPI before committing to a relocation shortlist.
Most compared cities in this set include Sanaa—useful when you want pairs people already research.
Living expenses
Everyday living expenses in Yemen are best read through CPI (~19.4), groceries index (~28.1), and rent. Average net salary ~YER 207,700 YER frames how far local wages stretch after housing.
Utilities, transport, and dining samples appear on individual city pages. Healthcare premiums and international school fees are household-specific overlays—use salary and purchasing-power context from city pages, then collect local quotes. Currency risk matters for cross-border earners: freeze a planning FX scenario rather than chasing daily noise.
Monthly budget examples
These sketches use on-page rent and CPI signals for Yemen. They are planning anchors, not leases or payroll quotes. Scale food and transit from the specific city page you choose.
- Lean budget city example — Sanaa: centre 1BR ~YER 92,750 YER, CPI 19.4. Add utilities, transit, and food from that city page.
- Mid-market sketch — average indexed 1BR ~YER 92,750 YER with average CPI ~19.4 and average net salary ~YER 207,700.
FAQ
How many cities are indexed for Yemen?
1 cities currently pass SEO eligibility quality gates for Yemen.
What is the average cost of living in Yemen?
Across the metrics sample, average CPI is about 19.4 (NYC=100).
Which is the cheapest indexed city in Yemen?
Sanaa ranks among the lowest 1BR centre rents in the current index.
Which is the most expensive indexed city in Yemen?
Sanaa tends to show higher housing costs in this indexed set.
How should I compare cities inside Yemen?
Open city pages or run side-by-side comparisons for rent, groceries, transport, utilities, salary, and purchasing power.
What currency is used in Yemen?
Yemen costs are presented in YER (YER).
How much does it cost to live in Yemen per month?
Among indexed cities, average centre 1BR rent is about YER 92,750 YER and average CPI is ~19.4. Your monthly total depends on the metro—compare Sanaa with Sanaa before budgeting.
Which cities in Yemen should I compare first?
Start with Sanaa, then use cheapest/expensive lists to expand your shortlist.
Is Yemen expensive compared with nearby countries?
Open related hubs such as Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and compare specific city pairs—country headlines hide metro variance. Yemen's blended CPI is about 19.4.
Next steps for Yemen
Treat Yemen as a map of metros, not a single cost number. Average CPI ~19.4 and average rent ~YER 92,750 hide large city-to-city spreads—shortlist two or three cities, compare them in the calculator, and read each city page’s confidence label.
Related country hubs worth browsing: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria. Full methodology and data-source tiers are documented on the authority pages linked in Trust & data transparency.
Trust & data transparency
Last updated: 2026-08-21
Data Sources
This page uses CityCost index inputs. Platform sources (see also Data sources):
- CityCost Index (aggregated eligible cities)
On-page labels for this view: CityCost Index (aggregated eligible cities).
Methodology
Each indexed city is associated with a reference basket of common living costs (for example rent, groceries samples, transport tickets, utilities, restaurant meals, and net salary where available). From those items, the platform derives relative indices such as CPI, rent, groceries, restaurants, and local purchasing power, using New York City = 100 as the familiar baseline convention for relative comparison.