From Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle to deal with soaring living costs
Summary
Yemenis face rising living costs and economic troubles while war continues. Many workers have unpaid or irregular salaries, and prices for food and basic needs keep increasing. The split banking system and disrupted oil exports make moving money harder and worsen the economy.Key Facts
- Fighting continues in Yemen between the government and the Houthis.
- Many workers do not get paid regularly or at all.
- Prices of food, rent, healthcare, and transport are rising fast.
- People in Aden often earn less than needed to cover basic food expenses.
- Yemen’s economy has shrunk by about 58% per person since 2015.
- Yemen has two separate banking systems, one run by the government and one by the Houthis.
- Families are buying smaller amounts of food and fewer non-essential items.
- Shops are offering more discounts to attract customers due to lower buying power.
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