Shibām, Ḩaḑramawt, Yemen · Population 13,316
▼ -16% vs Yemen average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The estimated average net salary in Shibām 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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﷼84,000 ($336) / moShibām 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 Shibām 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.