Prices and Cost of Living in Yemen

Food and beverage prices in Yemen

Popular food products found on store shelves in Yemen include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 462 YER (1.85 USD) for a kilo of onions to 6500 YER (26.01 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 1002 YER (4.01 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 314 YER (1.25 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 435 YER (1.74 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 1443 YER (5.77 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 259 YER (1.04 USD). Dairy prices in Yemen, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 565 YER (2.26 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 1624 YER (6.5 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 2634 YER (10.54 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 1034 YER (4.14 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 607 YER (2.43 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Yemen vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 797 YER (3.19 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 342 YER (1.37 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 2500 YER (10 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 5000 YER (20.01 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 1500 YER (6 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Yemen?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 200 YER (0.8 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 20000 YER (80.02 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 500 YER (2 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 1000 YER (4 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Yemen?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Yemen varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 40962 YER (164 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 66376 YER (266 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 326512 YER (1306 USD) per square meter.