- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
- Mecca
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 65% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (38TL) | 19TL | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (27TL) | 20TL | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (19TL) | 14TL | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (5.86TL) | 3.09TL | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (14TL) | 8TL | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.99 (9TL) | 3.70TL | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (18TL) | 11TL | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (9TL) | 2.67TL | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.13 (6TL) | 2.00TL | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 8TL | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 51TL | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.94 (7TL) | 3.33TL | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (1.99TL) | 1.67TL | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 131% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,761 (4,042TL) | 1,000TL | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,700 (2,489TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (207TL) | 275TL | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,393 (3,503TL) | 1,278TL | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (1,610TL) | 739TL | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (191TL) | 212TL | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 288 (421TL) | 52TL | + 705% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,862 (2,726TL) | 1,274TL | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 533 (781TL) | 424TL | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 43 (62TL) | 23TL | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (38TL) | 66TL | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 115% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (290TL) | 152TL | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 195 (285TL) | 125TL | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 240 (351TL) | 202TL | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (366TL) | 164TL | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 133% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,700 (138,637TL) | 118,670TL | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.98 (1.43TL) | 5.97TL | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (581TL) | 104TL | + 459% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (61TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 56% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (25TL) | 13TL | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 88 (128TL) | 19TL | + 582% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (146TL) | 106TL | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (41TL) | 25TL | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (11TL) | 17TL | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (22TL) | 12TL | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (11TL) | 6TL | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 5.50 (8TL) | 14TL | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (29TL) | 21TL | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 65% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 107 (156TL) | 63TL | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (146TL) | 36TL | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 99TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 250 (366TL) | 370TL | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 33TL | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (18TL) | 11TL | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 22TL | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,333TL | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (0.88TL) | 2.00TL | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 645 (944TL) | 90TL | + 949% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 14 (21TL) | 14TL | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.464
TRY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 100% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 5,599TL
(﷼ 3,825)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,800TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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