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Sanaa, Yemen, Yemen — cost of living
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Sanaa, Yemen

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Sanaa, Yemen

About Sanaa, Yemen

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$690
Family of 4 / mo
$1,733
Avg salary (after tax)
$515

Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen , is a place rich in history and culture. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with roots that go back over 2,500 years. The city is famous for its unique architecture, especially the tall, mud-brick buildings with intricate designs that rise high into the sky.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Sanaa· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $83.03
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $95.25
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $55.36
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $77.99

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $491.26
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.06

Food - Beverages

  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.58
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.39
  • CappuccinoUSD $3.81
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.58
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.64

Food - Dining

  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $20.59
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $6.44
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $12.24

Food - Grocery

  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.12
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $2.21
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $6.38
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.15
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.64
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.58
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.97
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.09
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $4.56
  • Dozen EggsUSD $4.19
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.07
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $11.37
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $30.1
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.19
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.87
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.1
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.03

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $320.24
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $188.94
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $116.29
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $238.16
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $125.58
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $608.73

Leisure

  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $7.09
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $56.53
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $2,362
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $77.88
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $26.01

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.77
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $11,583
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $8.23
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $6.62
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $2.58
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $70.82
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $41,183

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $87.6
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $53.51

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How we calculate these numbers

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