Moving to Yemen from Russia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Russia to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RU
6.8
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RU
10.6
YE
29.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

RU
$3,204
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

RU
51.1
YE
1.0

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RU
39.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RU
14.0t
YE
0.3t

Russia generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RU
27.1
YE
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RU
4.1%
YE
169.8%

Russia performs better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RU
2.1%
YE
17.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$17,547
YE
$634

Russia performs better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

RU
73.4 yrs
YE
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RU
4.1
YE
33.8

Russia performs better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Federal Tax Service of Russia (2016), Yemen Tax Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Russia to Yemen?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Russia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Yemen?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Yemen has 1.3 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?

Russia 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 6.8 in Russia.

How is healthcare in Yemen compared to Russia?

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 51.1 in Russia. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

The official language in Yemen is Arabic. In Russia, the official language is Russian.

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At a Glance

RU YE
Population 143,513,328 41,773,878
Currency Russian Ruble (RUB) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Russian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +967
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 112 —