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Cost of Living in Ta‘izz

Ta‘izz, Ta‘izz, Yemen · Population 615,467

▲ +0% vs Yemen average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)﷼89,413 ($358)
Couple, monthly﷼158,825 ($635)
Family of four, monthly﷼205,530 ($822)

Estimated Prices in Ta‘izz

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant﷼954 ($3.82)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range﷼3,816 ($15.26)per meal
Cappuccino﷼286 ($1.14)each
Monthly groceries (single person)﷼21,624 ($86.50)per month
Monthly public transport pass﷼3,498 ($13.99)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment﷼9,222 ($36.89)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)﷼2,671 ($10.68)per month
Fitness club membership﷼2,671 ($10.68)per month
Cinema ticket﷼700 ($2.80)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼37,107 ($148)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre﷼25,813 ($103)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre﷼77,440 ($310)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ta‘izz is ﷼39,750 ($159) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ﷼89,413 ($358) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ﷼116,237 ($465) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (﷼25,813 ($103)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Al Misrākh

12 km away · Ta‘izz

Al Qā‘idah

24 km away · Ibb

Ar Rāhidah

38 km away · Ta‘izz

Jiblah

40 km away · Ibb

At Turbah

42 km away · Ta‘izz

Ibb

46 km away · Ibb

Ibb

50 km away · Ibb

Al Madad

75 km away · Aḑ Ḑāli‘

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

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

Al Manşūrah

‘Adan · pop. 114,931

﷼84,000 ($336) / mo

Living in Ta‘izz

Ta‘izz is one of the key cities in Yemen. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ﷼89,413 ($358), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ﷼25,813 ($103) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ﷼205,530 ($822) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ﷼158,825 ($635) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ta‘izz is ﷼39,750 ($159). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ﷼116,237 ($465) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ta‘izz expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ﷼89,413 ($358) per month in Ta‘izz including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Yemen.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ta‘izz?
A net salary of around ﷼116,237 ($465) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ta‘izz with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ta‘izz is ﷼39,750 ($159).
How much is rent in Ta‘izz?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ﷼37,107 ($148) per month in the city centre and ﷼25,813 ($103) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ﷼77,440 ($310).
Is Ta‘izz cheaper than Yemen on average?
No — Ta‘izz is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Yemen average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Ta‘izz?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ﷼21,624 ($86) in Ta‘izz. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ﷼954 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ﷼286 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ta‘izz compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ta‘izz is estimated at ﷼3,498 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ta‘izz are estimates based on Yemen national averages adjusted for city size (population 615,467). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.