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Cost of Living in Al Ḩudaydah

Al Ḩudaydah, Al Ḩudaydah, Yemen · Population 617,871

▲ +0% vs Yemen average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼89,413 ($358)
Couple, monthly﷼158,825 ($635)
Family of four, monthly﷼205,530 ($822)

Estimated Prices in Al Ḩudaydah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼954 ($3.82)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼3,816 ($15.26)per meal
Cappuccino﷼286 ($1.14)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼21,624 ($86.50)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼3,498 ($13.99)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼9,222 ($36.89)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼2,671 ($10.68)per month
Fitness club membership﷼2,671 ($10.68)per month
Cinema ticket﷼700 ($2.80)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼37,107 ($148)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼25,813 ($103)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼77,440 ($310)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩudaydah is ﷼39,750 ($159) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼89,413 ($358) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼116,237 ($465) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼25,813 ($103)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Ḩudaydah

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Nearby Cities

Bājil

46 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Bayt al Faqīh

51 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Az Zaydīyah

59 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Al Jabīn

71 km away · Raymah

Zabīd

78 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Al Maḩwīt

98 km away · Al Maḩwīt

Ḩajjah

121 km away · Ḩajjah

Al Ashmūr

131 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

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 Al Ḩudaydah

Al Ḩudaydah is one of the key cities in Yemen. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼89,413 ($358), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼25,813 ($103) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼205,530 ($822) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼158,825 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Ḩudaydah is ﷼39,750 ($159). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼116,237 ($465) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Ḩudaydah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼89,413 ($358) per month in Al Ḩudaydah including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Yemen.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Ḩudaydah?
A net salary of around ﷼116,237 ($465) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Ḩudaydah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩudaydah is ﷼39,750 ($159).
How much is rent in Al Ḩudaydah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼37,107 ($148) per month in the city centre and ﷼25,813 ($103) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼77,440 ($310).
Is Al Ḩudaydah cheaper than Yemen on average?
No — Al Ḩudaydah is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Yemen average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Ḩudaydah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼21,624 ($86) in Al Ḩudaydah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼954 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼286 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Ḩudaydah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Ḩudaydah is estimated at ﷼3,498 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Ḩudaydah are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 617,871). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.