Mukalla vs Socotra — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Country	Yemen	Yemen
Nomad score	2.9 / 10	3.1 / 10
Cost of living	$1,845 / mo	$2,454 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	31° / 25°C	27° / 20°C
Air quality (AQI)	32 Good	14 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Average high	31.9°C	28.5°C
Average low	25°C	20.3°C
Precipitation	6 mm / mo	20 mm / mo
Sunshine	333 h / mo	317 h / mo
Humidity	63%	76%
Rain days	1.5 / mo	4.2 / mo
Wind speed	19.2 km/h	22.2 km/h

YE Mukalla · average high by month

J 27 F 28 M 30 A 31 M 34 J 36 J 37 A 35 S 34 O 32 N 31 D 29

YE Socotra · average high by month

J 26 F 28 M 31 A 32 M 31 J 29 J 27 A 27 S 28 O 28 N 28 D 27

Air quality

Air quality
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
US AQI	32	14
PM2.5	7 µg/m³	1.9 µg/m³
PM10	13.1 µg/m³	3.3 µg/m³
Ozone	47 µg/m³	38 µg/m³
UV index	0	6.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	0.9	0.9
Local Payment Services	0.9	0.7
Startup Scene	0.6	0.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Air Conditioning	4.1	3.0
Green Spaces	2.1	6.8
Natural Disaster Risk	4.6	5.8
Noise Pollution	3.8	7.3
Seasonal Variety	2.1	3.4
Weather	3.5	5.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Mobile Network Coverage	3.9	2.6
Power Grid Reliability	2.8	2.0
Public WiFi Availability	1.5	1.0
VPN Reliability	2.9	3.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Accommodation Cost	8.3	7.2
Cost of Living	7.2	7.2
Currency Stability	1.1	1.2
Entertainment Cost	6.8	7.6
Food & Groceries	8.0	6.8
Gym Membership Cost	6.3	3.8
Transportation Cost	7.8	6.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Culture	4.8	5.9
Indoors Fun	2.1	1.4
Language Learning Opportunities	3.7	1.6
Local Experiences & Tours	3.7	6.3
Nightlife	1.2	1.2
Outdoors & Nature	6.9	9.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.2	0.4
Nomad Friendly	0.6	1.0
Online Community Presence	0.2	0.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Cafes with WiFi	1.3	0.3
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.3	0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.5	0.1
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.6	0.5
Internet Speed	2.1	1.2
Local SIM Card Availability	3.2	2.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Fitness Facilities	1.5	1.0
Food Scene	2.3	2.2
Healthy Food Options	1.8	2.5
Yoga Studios	0.5	0.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Healthcare	1.4	1.3
Healthcare Affordability	5.4	5.1
Healthcare Quality	1.2	1.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.0	0.1
Ease of Business Registration	1.2	0.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account	0.9	0.8
Freedom of Speech	1.2	1.3
Political Stability	0.8	0.9
Tax Friendliness	3.2	4.9
Visa Ease	1.4	1.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Air Quality	3.9	9.1
Cleanliness	2.5	6.7
Environmental Quality	3.3	9.1
Family Friendly	1.8	3.6
Language Barrier	2.4	3.1
Work-Life Balance	2.0	5.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Female Friendly	1.5	2.5
Racial Tolerance	2.6	3.8
Safety	1.9	2.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Airport Connectivity	1.8	1.8
Cycling	1.3	2.3
Intercity Travel Options	2.3	1.8
Public Transit	1.6	1.2
Ride-sharing Services	0.5	0.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	0.9	1.0
Walkability	3.1	4.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Coworking Quality	1.0	0.4
Freelance Ecosystem	1.7	0.5
Networking Opportunities	1.8	0.7
Remote Job Opportunities	1.6	0.7
Time Zone Favorability	6.6	5.6

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Jeans	$105 per pair	$48 per pair
Summer Dress	$75 per dress	$31 per dress
Running Shoes	$147 per pair	$76 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Dining Out	$63 per month	$65 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Cinema Ticket	$17 per ticket	$6.29 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Coffee	$2.10 per cup	$1.89 per cup
Beer	$21 per pint	$5.24 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$6.29 per meal	$6.29 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$50 per meal	$52 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$15 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$8.39 per kg	$4.61 per kg
Bread	$1.26 per loaf	$0.52 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.68 per bottle	$1.05 per bottle
Milk	$5.03 per liter	$2.73 per liter
Rice	$6.29 per kg	$2.31 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$17 per kg	$7.76 per kg
Beef	$25 per kg	$12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$42 per bottle	$0.00 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Groceries	$252 per month	$176 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$10 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Doctor Visit (GP)	$42 per visit	$27 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$21 per purchase	$10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Housing	$189 per month	$231 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$294 per month	$262 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,174 per month	$944 per month
Coworking Space	$147 per month	$158 per month
Coliving Space	$629 per month	$566 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Internet & Mobile	$50 per month	$19 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Leisure Activities	$21 per month	$15 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Haircut	$13 per visit	$5.03 per visit
Laundry	$13 per kg	$6.29 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Mobile Plan	$34 per month	$19 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$126 per month	$105 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$21 one-time	$10 one-time
Gym Membership	$63 per month	$50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$42 per hour	$17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Transportation	$63 per month	$46 per month
Taxi Start	$4.19 per trip	$4.19 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.26 per km	$2.52 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$105 per month	$36 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$10 per trip	$19 per trip
Gasoline	$2.94 per liter	$3.57 per liter
Scooter Rental	$63 per month	$27 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	YE Mukalla	YE Socotra
Utilities	$63 per month	$52 per month