- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Jeddah
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 4% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 58 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 61 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 53 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.98 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 12 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 14 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 27 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 18 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.60 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 39 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 64 (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 170 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.66 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 16 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 33 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 7% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (Mex$ 14,672) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (Mex$ 10,601) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 550 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (Mex$ 8,199) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (Mex$ 6,257) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 500 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 433 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,728 (Mex$ 8,202) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 427 (Mex$ 2,026) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 40 (Mex$ 190) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 60 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 162% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (Mex$ 1,241) | Mex$ 350 | + 254% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 416 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,661) | Mex$ 950 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (Mex$ 1,767) | Mex$ 550 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (Mex$ 332,277) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.52) | Mex$ 13 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 255 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 38 (Mex$ 179) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 63 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (Mex$ 226) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 176 (Mex$ 833) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 35 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 39 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 57) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 28 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 118 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 16% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 105 (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 265 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 130 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 291 (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 200 | + 590% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 493 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 25 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 62 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 47) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 26 | - 46% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 2,290 (Mex$ 10,869) | Mex$ 17,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.52) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 550 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 36 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 905 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 17% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 72,536
(﷼ 15,281)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 62,000
in Acapulco.
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