Places · Yemen

Living in Sana'a

Yemen · desert

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Sana'a is a big city of roughly 2,500,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Yemen. The climate is desert. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,000. Healthcare is limited, so serious care may mean travelling, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for hiking, quiet days, rock climbing.

At a glance

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People
~2,500,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,000
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Climate
desert
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
2/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
2/5Poor
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Sana'a

All parameters

🛡️ Safety3/5
🏥 Healthcare2/5
🏛️ Public healthcare1/5
💳 Private healthcare1/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air2/5 · 29 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+25%
👶 For kids2/5
🛂 Immigration1/5
🏛️ Stability1/5
💸 Tax friendly1/5
🧑‍💻 Business1/5
🕵️ Privacy1/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionSeverely restricted
Bitcoin1/5
🌈 LGBTQ+1/5
🦂 Dangerous animals2/5
🌱 Fertile soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid2/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding4/5
✈️ Airport5/5
🛰️ StarlinkNo
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +25% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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