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Cost of Living in Bayt al Faqīh

Bayt al Faqīh, Al Ḩudaydah, Yemen · Population 41,652

▼ -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 Bayt al Faqīh

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 Bayt al Faqīh 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 Bayt al Faqīh

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Nearby Cities

Zabīd

35 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Al Jabīn

37 km away · Raymah

Al Ḩudaydah

51 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Bājil

60 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Az Zaydīyah

96 km away · Al Ḩudaydah

Al Maḩwīt

109 km away · Al Maḩwīt

Ma‘bar

110 km away · Dhamār

Ibb

110 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 Bayt al Faqīh

Bayt al Faqīh 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 Bayt al Faqīh 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 Bayt al Faqīh expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼75,038 ($300) per month in Bayt al Faqīh 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 Bayt al Faqīh?
A net salary of around ﷼97,550 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bayt al Faqīh with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bayt al Faqīh is ﷼33,750 ($135).
How much is rent in Bayt al Faqīh?
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 Bayt al Faqīh cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Bayt al Faqīh 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 Bayt al Faqīh?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼18,360 ($73) in Bayt al Faqīh. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼810 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼243 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bayt al Faqīh compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bayt al Faqīh is estimated at ﷼2,970 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bayt al Faqīh are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 41,652). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.