Moving to Minnesota from Yemen

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Yemen to Minnesota? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Yemen to Minnesota, you would find that Minnesota is 3.4 times more expensive than Yemen overall. A YER17,880,000 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly $114,695 in Minnesota to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Yemen and Minnesota.

What does your salary buy?

YER17,880,000 $114,695

To maintain the same standard of living in Minnesota

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.0 times more

Groceries

pay 32.9% more

Transportation

pay 8.5% less

Housing

pay 3.8 times more

Childcare

pay 13.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 87.2% more

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Exchange rate: 1 YER = 0.0042 USD (August 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Yemen to Minnesota.

Moved in 2023
5,880

people moved from Yemen to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Minnesota compared to Yemen.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

YE
17.1%
MN
33.9%

Yemen performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

YE
26.6%
MN
91.0%

Minnesota performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
MN
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
MN
$68,478

Minnesota performs significantly 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

YE
67.5 yrs
MN
79.1 yrs

Minnesota performs significantly better than Yemen across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.

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 Minnesota than Yemen?

On average Minnesota is around 53% pricier than Yemen, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Minnesota?

Budget about $28,674 for 3 months in Minnesota (based on a YER17,880,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Minnesota?

From major Minnesota cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Yemen and Minnesota are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Minnesota compared to Yemen?

Yemen performs better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Minnesota?

The official language in Minnesota is English. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE
Population 30,984,689 5,303,925
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911