- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
- Mecca
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 48% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (31TL) | 20TL | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (23TL) | 20TL | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (15TL) | 9TL | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (5.54TL) | 2.83TL | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (9TL) | 7TL | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.32 (7TL) | 3.00TL | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (17TL) | 11TL | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (8TL) | 2.67TL | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (5.38TL) | 2.00TL | + 169% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 4.76 (6TL) | 3.33TL | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (1.75TL) | 1.67TL | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 167% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,751 (3,555TL) | 1,000TL | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (2,165TL) | 700TL | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (183TL) | 275TL | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (2,659TL) | 1,000TL | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (1,422TL) | 700TL | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (169TL) | 275TL | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (390TL) | 58TL | + 577% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (2,522TL) | 1,500TL | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (452TL) | 400TL | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (45TL) | 25TL | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (40TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 115% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (142TL) | 150TL | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (227TL) | 75TL | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 248 (320TL) | 225TL | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 225 (291TL) | 200TL | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 107% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,375 (114,212TL) | 125,000TL | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.92 (1.19TL) | 5.50TL | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (513TL) | 95TL | + 440% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (54TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 2% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (27TL) | 10TL | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (112TL) | 15TL | + 645% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (65TL) | 100TL | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (35TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (10TL) | 21TL | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (13TL) | 15TL | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (9TL) | 8TL | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (5.30TL) | 20TL | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (19TL) | 20TL | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 22% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (99TL) | 70TL | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 40TL | - | |
| 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 (341TL) | 150TL | + 127% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (13TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (0.78TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (651TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (17TL) | 13TL | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 80% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 5,398TL
(﷼ 4,177)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,000TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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