Aden, ‘Adan, Yemen · Population 1,154,410
▲ +8% vs Yemen average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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﷼84,000 ($336) / moAden 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.