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Cost of Living in Ibb

Ibb, Ibb, Yemen · Population 221,472

▼ -6% vs Yemen average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼84,000 ($336)
Couple, monthly﷼149,100 ($596)
Family of four, monthly﷼192,840 ($771)

Estimated Prices in Ibb

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼900 ($3.60)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼3,600 ($14.40)per meal
Cappuccino﷼270 ($1.08)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼20,400 ($81.60)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼3,300 ($13.20)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼8,700 ($34.80)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼2,520 ($10.08)per month
Fitness club membership﷼2,520 ($10.08)per month
Cinema ticket﷼660 ($2.64)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼34,500 ($138)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼24,000 ($96.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼72,000 ($288)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ibb is ﷼37,500 ($150) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼84,000 ($336) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼109,200 ($437) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼24,000 ($96)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Ibb

4 km away · Ibb

Jiblah

10 km away · Ibb

Al Qā‘idah

27 km away · Ibb

Yarīm

39 km away · Ibb

Ta‘izz

50 km away · Ta‘izz

Al Madad

60 km away · Aḑ Ḑāli‘

Al Misrākh

60 km away · Ta‘izz

Dhamār

66 km away · Dhamār

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

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 Ibb

Ibb is one of the key cities in Yemen. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼84,000 ($336), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼24,000 ($96) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼192,840 ($771) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼149,100 ($596) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ibb is ﷼37,500 ($150). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼109,200 ($437) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ibb expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼84,000 ($336) per month in Ibb including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Yemen.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ibb?
A net salary of around ﷼109,200 ($437) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ibb with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ibb is ﷼37,500 ($150).
How much is rent in Ibb?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼34,500 ($138) per month in the city centre and ﷼24,000 ($96) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼72,000 ($288).
Is Ibb cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Ibb is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Yemen average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ibb?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼20,400 ($82) in Ibb. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼900 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼270 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ibb compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ibb is estimated at ﷼3,300 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ibb are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 221,472). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.