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Cost of Living in Al Jabīn

Al Jabīn, Raymah, Yemen

▼ -13% vs Yemen average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼77,719 ($311)
Couple, monthly﷼137,825 ($551)
Family of four, monthly﷼178,137 ($713)

Estimated Prices in Al Jabīn

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼837 ($3.35)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼3,348 ($13.39)per meal
Cappuccino﷼251 ($1.00)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼18,972 ($75.89)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼3,069 ($12.28)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼8,091 ($32.36)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼2,344 ($9.37)per month
Fitness club membership﷼2,344 ($9.37)per month
Cinema ticket﷼614 ($2.46)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼31,508 ($126)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼21,919 ($87.67)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼65,756 ($263)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Jabīn is ﷼34,875 ($140) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼77,719 ($311) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼101,034 ($404) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼21,919 ($88)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Jabīn

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Nearby Cities

Bayt al Faqīh

37 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Bājil

52 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Zabīd

63 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Al Ḩudaydah

71 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Ma‘bar

75 km away · Dhamār

Al Maḩwīt

85 km away · Al Maḩwīt

Dhamār

88 km away · Dhamār

Az Zaydīyah

94 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

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 Jabīn

Al Jabīn is one of the key cities in Yemen. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼77,719 ($311), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼21,919 ($88) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼178,137 ($713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼137,825 ($551) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Jabīn is ﷼34,875 ($140). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼101,034 ($404) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Jabīn expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼77,719 ($311) per month in Al Jabīn including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Yemen.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Jabīn?
A net salary of around ﷼101,034 ($404) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Jabīn with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Jabīn is ﷼34,875 ($140).
How much is rent in Al Jabīn?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼31,508 ($126) per month in the city centre and ﷼21,919 ($88) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼65,756 ($263).
Is Al Jabīn cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Al Jabīn is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Yemen average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Jabīn?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼18,972 ($76) in Al Jabīn. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼837 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼251 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Jabīn compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Jabīn is estimated at ﷼3,069 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Jabīn are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.