
🇾🇪Cost of Living in Sanaa
Yemen · Population: 3,900,000 · Cost Index: 15/100
Cost of Living in Sanaa
Yemen · Asia
Sanaa is the largest city in Yemen and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, known for its distinctive ancient architecture. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted the economy, making it one of the least expensive capitals globally despite widespread shortages.
3,900,000
Population
15
Cost Index
15
Safety Index
18
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $450 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$150.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$90.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$300.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$180.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$15.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.50Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.40Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.90Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.80Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.00Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$20.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.30Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.50Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.40Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.65Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$45.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$10.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$35.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$8.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$12.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$25.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$3.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$25.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$15.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- YER
- Language
- Arabic
- Cost Index
- 15/100
- Safety Index
- 15/100
- Quality of Life
- 18/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.