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Cost of Living in Al Maḩwīt

Al Maḩwīt, Al Maḩwīt, Yemen · Population 10,593

▼ -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 Maḩwīt

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 Maḩwīt 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 Maḩwīt

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Nearby Cities

Ḩajjah

26 km away · Ḩajjah

Al Ashmūr

33 km away · ‘Amrān

‘Amrān

48 km away · ‘Amrān

Bājil

54 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Az Zaydīyah

60 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Raydah

66 km away · ‘Amrān

Sanaa

71 km away · Amānat al ‘Āşimah

Khamir

72 km away · ‘Amrān

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 Maḩwīt

Al Maḩwīt 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 Maḩwīt 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 Maḩwīt expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼75,038 ($300) per month in Al Maḩwīt 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 Maḩwīt?
A net salary of around ﷼97,550 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Maḩwīt with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Maḩwīt is ﷼33,750 ($135).
How much is rent in Al Maḩwīt?
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 Maḩwīt cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Al Maḩwīt 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 Maḩwīt?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼18,360 ($73) in Al Maḩwīt. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼810 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼243 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Maḩwīt compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Maḩwīt is estimated at ﷼2,970 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Maḩwīt are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,593). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.