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Cost of Living in Ad Dīs

Ad Dīs, Ḩaḑramawt, Yemen · Population 16,614

▼ -16% vs Yemen average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼75,038 ($300)
Couple, monthly﷼133,018 ($532)
Family of four, monthly﷼171,871 ($687)

Estimated Prices in Ad Dīs

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼810 ($3.24)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼3,240 ($12.96)per meal
Cappuccino﷼243 ($0.97)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼18,360 ($73.44)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼2,970 ($11.88)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼7,830 ($31.32)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼2,268 ($9.07)per month
Fitness club membership﷼2,268 ($9.07)per month
Cinema ticket﷼594 ($2.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼30,243 ($121)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼21,038 ($84.15)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼63,115 ($252)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ad Dīs is ﷼33,750 ($135) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼75,038 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼97,550 ($390) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼21,038 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Tarīm

165 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Say’ūn

172 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Shibām

185 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Al Ghayz̧ah

274 km away · Al Mahrah

Ataq

342 km away · Shabwah

Mūdīyah

435 km away · Abyan

Other Major Cities in Yemen

Sanaa

Amānat al ‘Āşimah · pop. 2,957,000

﷼111,315 ($445) / mo

Aden

‘Adan · pop. 1,154,410

﷼96,671 ($387) / mo

Al Ḩudaydah

Al Ḩudaydah · pop. 617,871

﷼89,413 ($358) / mo

Ta‘izz

Ta‘izz · pop. 615,467

﷼89,413 ($358) / mo

Ibb

Ibb · pop. 350,864

﷼89,413 ($358) / mo

Ibb

Ibb · pop. 221,472

﷼84,000 ($336) / mo

Dhamār

Dhamār · pop. 160,114

﷼84,000 ($336) / mo

Al Mukallā

Ḩaḑramawt · pop. 144,137

﷼84,000 ($336) / mo

Living in Ad Dīs

Ad Dīs is one of the key cities in Yemen. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼75,038 ($300), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼21,038 ($84) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼171,871 ($687) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼133,018 ($532) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ad Dīs is ﷼33,750 ($135). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼97,550 ($390) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ad Dīs expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼75,038 ($300) per month in Ad Dīs including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Yemen.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ad Dīs?
A net salary of around ﷼97,550 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ad Dīs with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ad Dīs is ﷼33,750 ($135).
How much is rent in Ad Dīs?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼30,243 ($121) per month in the city centre and ﷼21,038 ($84) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼63,115 ($252).
Is Ad Dīs cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Ad Dīs is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Yemen average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ad Dīs?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼18,360 ($73) in Ad Dīs. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼810 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼243 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ad Dīs compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ad Dīs is estimated at ﷼2,970 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ad Dīs are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 16,614). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.