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Cost of Living in Aden

Aden, ‘Adan, Yemen · Population 1,154,410

▲ +8% vs Yemen average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼96,671 ($387)
Couple, monthly﷼171,876 ($688)
Family of four, monthly﷼222,571 ($890)

Estimated Prices in Aden

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼1,026 ($4.10)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼4,104 ($16.42)per meal
Cappuccino﷼308 ($1.23)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼23,256 ($93.02)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼3,762 ($15.05)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼9,918 ($39.67)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼2,873 ($11.49)per month
Fitness club membership﷼2,873 ($11.49)per month
Cinema ticket﷼752 ($3.01)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼40,640 ($163)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼28,271 ($113)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼84,813 ($339)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Aden is ﷼42,750 ($171) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼96,671 ($387) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼125,672 ($503) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼28,271 ($113)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Al Manşūrah

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Ash Shaykh ‘Uthmān

10 km away · ‘Adan

Laḩij

32 km away · Laḩij

Al Kawd

48 km away · Abyan

Zinjibār

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Ja‘ār

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Other Major Cities in Yemen

Sanaa

Amānat al ‘Āşimah · pop. 2,957,000

﷼111,315 ($445) / 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

Al Manşūrah

‘Adan · pop. 114,931

﷼84,000 ($336) / mo

Living in Aden

Aden is one of the key cities in Yemen. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼96,671 ($387), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼28,271 ($113) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼222,571 ($890) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼171,876 ($688) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Aden is ﷼42,750 ($171). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼125,672 ($503) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aden expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼96,671 ($387) per month in Aden including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Yemen.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Aden?
A net salary of around ﷼125,672 ($503) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aden with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aden is ﷼42,750 ($171).
How much is rent in Aden?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼40,640 ($163) per month in the city centre and ﷼28,271 ($113) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼84,813 ($339).
Is Aden cheaper than Yemen on average?
No — Aden is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Yemen average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Aden?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼23,256 ($93) in Aden. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼1,026 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼308 ($1).
How do transport costs in Aden compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aden is estimated at ﷼3,762 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aden are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,154,410). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.