Cost of Living in Sanaa
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Sanaa, Yemen.
Overall, the cost of living in Sanaa is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 8 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)10
Groceries index9
Dining out index8
Transport index6
Utilities index7
Median annual salary$2,000
Minimum wage$0.20/hr
Est. monthly childcare$60
Est. monthly healthcare premium$10
YoY inflation30.0%
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