Moving to New York from Yemen
What to Expect
Considering a move from Yemen to New York? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Yemen to New York, you would find that New York is 4.3 times more expensive than Yemen overall. A YER17,880,000 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly $133,957 in New York to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Yemen and New York.
What does your salary buy?
YER17,880,000 → $133,957
To maintain the same standard of living in New York
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.0 times more
Groceries
pay 44.4% more
Transportation
pay 5.7% more
Housing
pay 5.2 times more
Childcare
pay 17.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.2 times more
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 New York.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New York compared to Yemen.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Yemen performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New York performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
New York performs significantly better than Yemen across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New York 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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Yemen
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New York than Yemen?
On average New York is around 79% pricier than Yemen, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to New York?
Budget about $33,489 for 3 months in New York (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 New York?
From major New York cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Yemen and New York are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in New York compared to Yemen?
Yemen performs better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in New York?
The official language in New York is English. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.
