- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Jeddah
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 13% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 58 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 61 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 38 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.70 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 12 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 14 | + 287% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 18 | + 122% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 170 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 16 | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 33 | - 74% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (Mex$ 15,528) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (Mex$ 11,220) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 550 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (Mex$ 8,677) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (Mex$ 6,622) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 500 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 433 | + 134% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,444 (Mex$ 7,255) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 448 (Mex$ 2,248) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (Mex$ 147) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 60 | + 131% | |
Clothes | + 177% | |||
Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 177% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 350 | + 275% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (Mex$ 1,144) | Mex$ 416 | + 175% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,758) | Mex$ 950 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (Mex$ 1,870) | Mex$ 550 | + 240% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 26% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (Mex$ 351,658) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.66) | Mex$ 13 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 255 | + 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 29 (Mex$ 146) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 63 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (Mex$ 226) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 167 (Mex$ 841) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 35 | + 234% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 39 | + 132% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Mex$ 82) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 105% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 63) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 26 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 118 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 22% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 265 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 130 | + 286% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 334 (Mex$ 1,675) | Mex$ 200 | + 738% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 493 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 49) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,864 (Mex$ 9,366) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.66) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Mex$ 1,487) | Mex$ 550 | + 170% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 36 | + 41% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 31% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 56,318
(﷼ 11,211)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 43,000
in Acapulco.
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