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Cost of Living in Ar Rāhidah

Ar Rāhidah, Ta‘izz, Yemen · Population 12,430

▼ -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 Ar Rāhidah

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 Ar Rāhidah 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 Ar Rāhidah

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Nearby Cities

At Turbah

27 km away · Ta‘izz

Al Misrākh

31 km away · Ta‘izz

Ta‘izz

38 km away · Ta‘izz

Al Qā‘idah

46 km away · Ibb

Aḑ Ḑāli‘

58 km away · Aḑ Ḑāli‘

Aḑ Ḑabyah

58 km away · Aḑ Ḑāli‘

Al Madad

59 km away · Aḑ Ḑāli‘

Jiblah

62 km away · Ibb

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 Ar Rāhidah

Ar Rāhidah 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 Ar Rāhidah 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 Ar Rāhidah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼75,038 ($300) per month in Ar Rāhidah 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 Ar Rāhidah?
A net salary of around ﷼97,550 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ar Rāhidah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ar Rāhidah is ﷼33,750 ($135).
How much is rent in Ar Rāhidah?
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 Ar Rāhidah cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Ar Rāhidah 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 Ar Rāhidah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼18,360 ($73) in Ar Rāhidah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼810 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼243 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ar Rāhidah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ar Rāhidah is estimated at ﷼2,970 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ar Rāhidah are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 12,430). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.