Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$80.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$30.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages available |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$70.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Local taxis and occasional car hire |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$15.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$5.00
$50.00
$8.00
|
Cultural tours and local entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually travel insurance purchased separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
One-time or occasional fees, not monthly |
| Total |
$245.00
$1,280.00
$65.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$80.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Limited availability due to ongoing conflict.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.30
Local cafes offer traditional Yemeni coffee at low prices; specialty coffee shops are rare.
per cup