- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
- Mecca
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 5% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (23TL) | 20TL | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (17TL) | 17TL | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (11TL) | 8TL | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (3.99TL) | 2.33TL | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (7TL) | 8TL | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.32 (4.96TL) | 3.11TL | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (12TL) | 9TL | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (5.59TL) | 3.00TL | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (3.88TL) | 2.00TL | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 4.50 (4.19TL) | 8TL | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 51TL | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.76 (4.44TL) | 3.55TL | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (1.26TL) | 2.11TL | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 95% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,751 (2,564TL) | 722TL | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (1,562TL) | 700TL | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (132TL) | 400TL | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (1,918TL) | 1,000TL | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,300 (1,212TL) | 700TL | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (122TL) | 400TL | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (281TL) | 50TL | + 462% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (1,819TL) | 2,000TL | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (326TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (33TL) | 25TL | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (29TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 76% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (103TL) | 150TL | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (164TL) | 50TL | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 248 (231TL) | 250TL | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 225 (210TL) | 200TL | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 72% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,375 (82,372TL) | 100,000TL | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (0.73TL) | 4.50TL | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (370TL) | 94TL | + 292% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (39TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 17% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (81TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (47TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (26TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (7TL) | 19TL | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (9TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (6TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (3.82TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (14TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (71TL) | 100TL | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 264 (246TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 15 (14TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (10TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (0.56TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (470TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (12TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 40% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,366TL
(﷼ 3,611)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,400TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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