Sanaa travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Sanaa

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sanaa for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 330* (82600 YER)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1289* (322658 YER)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2524* (631778 YER)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Sanaa compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sanaa in 2024 is 7% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Sanaa in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sanaa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sanaa

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sanaa is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.9/person
($ 4 to $ 7.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 9/person
($ 4 to $ 14)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.8 to $ 10)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1 to $ 4)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Sanaa

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sanaa is 22% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 4)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 4.8)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.8/kg
($ 4 to $ 12)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2 to $ 10)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Sanaa

On average, the price of transport in Sanaa is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4/km
($ 2 to $ 4)

137% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

159% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4
($ 4 to $ 4)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 88/24hrs
($ 56 to $ 158)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Sanaa

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sanaa is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.5/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 5.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 9 to $ 20)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sanaa

On average, shopping budget in Sanaa is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 43
($ 24 to $ 57)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 116
($ 33 to $ 199)

176% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42


About this information on the cost of living in Sanaa

The information about the cost of living in Sanaa shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Sanaa was updated on 10-11-2024.

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