Moving to Yemen from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Yemen — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Yemen, you would find that Yemen is 37.7% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly YER19,861,233 in Yemen to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Yemen.

What does your salary buy?

BAM125,999 YER19,861,233

To maintain the same standard of living in Yemen

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.2% less

Groceries

pay 72.8% more

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 31.5% more

Childcare

pay 45.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 60.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BAM = 142.04 YER (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
YE
29.8

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
YE
2.9

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BA
55.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
YE
0.3t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
YE
169.8%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
YE
$2,500

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
YE
46.5

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Yemen. To live, work, or study long-term in Yemen, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Yemen's immigration authority.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Yemen than Bosnia and Herzegovina?

No — Yemen is on average about 11% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Yemen?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly YER4,965,308 in Yemen on a BAM125,999 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Yemen?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Yemen has 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA YE
Population 3,816,459 30,984,689
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +967
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112