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Cost of Living in Ma‘bar

Ma‘bar, Dhamār, Yemen · Population 24,707

▼ -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 Ma‘bar

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 Ma‘bar 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.

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Nearby Cities

Dhamār

30 km away · Dhamār

Yarīm

56 km away · Ibb

Sanaa

63 km away · Amānat al ‘Āşimah

Radā‘

72 km away · Al Bayḑā’

Al Jabīn

75 km away · Raymah

Ibb

90 km away · Ibb

Ibb

93 km away · Ibb

Jiblah

99 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 Ma‘bar

Ma‘bar 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 Ma‘bar 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 Ma‘bar expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼75,038 ($300) per month in Ma‘bar 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 Ma‘bar?
A net salary of around ﷼97,550 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ma‘bar with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ma‘bar is ﷼33,750 ($135).
How much is rent in Ma‘bar?
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 Ma‘bar cheaper than Yemen on average?
Yes — Ma‘bar 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 Ma‘bar?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼18,360 ($73) in Ma‘bar. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼810 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼243 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ma‘bar compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ma‘bar is estimated at ﷼2,970 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ma‘bar are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,707). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.