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Cost of Living in Al Ghayz̧ah

Al Ghayz̧ah, Al Mahrah, Yemen · Population 13,987

▼ -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 Al Ghayz̧ah

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 Al Ghayz̧ah 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.

Compare Al Ghayz̧ah

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Nearby Cities

Ad Dīs

274 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Ash Shiḩr

318 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Tarīm

339 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Say’ūn

362 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Al Mukallā

374 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Shibām

379 km away · Ḩaḑramawt

Ḩadībū

443 km away · Arkhabīl Suquţrá

Ataq

601 km away · Shabwah

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 Al Ghayz̧ah

Al Ghayz̧ah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼75,038 ($300) per month in Al Ghayz̧ah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah?
A net salary of around ﷼97,550 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Ghayz̧ah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Ghayz̧ah is ﷼33,750 ($135).
How much is rent in Al Ghayz̧ah?
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 Al Ghayz̧ah cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Al Ghayz̧ah 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 Al Ghayz̧ah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼18,360 ($73) in Al Ghayz̧ah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼810 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼243 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Ghayz̧ah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Ghayz̧ah is estimated at ﷼2,970 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Ghayz̧ah are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,987). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.