Moving to Yemen from Chile

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chile to Yemen, you would find that Yemen is 28.4% more expensive than Chile overall. A CLF1,696 salary in Chile would need to be roughly YER20,231,817 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 Chile to Yemen.

What does your salary buy?

CLF1,696 YER20,231,817

To maintain the same standard of living in Yemen

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

Restaurants

pay 2.4% less

Groceries

pay 60.6% more

Transportation

pay 91.1% more

Housing

pay 26.1% more

Childcare

pay 67.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 6.8% more

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Exchange rate: 1 CLF = 10551.62 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 Chile to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.7
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CL
10.3
YE
29.8

Chile generally does better on safety, though Yemen leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CL
31.7
YE
2.9

Chile 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

CL
18.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
YE
0.3t

Chile 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

CL
22.7
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
YE
169.8%

Chile 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

CL
9.0%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$29,500
YE
$2,500

Chile generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CL
79.8 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
6.5
YE
46.5

Chile performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Data: Chilean Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Chile passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.
Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Chile.

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 Chile?

No — Yemen is on average about 13% more expensive than Chile. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Yemen?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly YER5,057,954 in Yemen on a CLF1,696 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?

Chile generally does better on safety, though Yemen leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Chile?

Chile 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 31.7 in Chile. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL YE
Population 18,430,408 30,984,689
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +56 +967
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 131