- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkey
- Mecca
- Afyonkarahisar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 96% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (43TL) | 20TL | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (31TL) | 20TL | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (22TL) | 9TL | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (7TL) | 2.83TL | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (16TL) | 7TL | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.99 (10TL) | 3.00TL | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (21TL) | 11TL | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (10TL) | 2.67TL | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.13 (7TL) | 2.00TL | + 247% | |
| 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 (8TL) | 3.33TL | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (2.28TL) | 1.67TL | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 230% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,761 (4,634TL) | 1,000TL | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,700 (2,853TL) | 700TL | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (238TL) | 275TL | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (3,453TL) | 1,000TL | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (1,846TL) | 700TL | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (219TL) | 275TL | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 288 (482TL) | 58TL | + 739% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,862 (3,125TL) | 1,500TL | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 533 (895TL) | 400TL | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 43 (71TL) | 25TL | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (44TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 223% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 223% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (333TL) | 150TL | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 195 (326TL) | 75TL | + 335% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 240 (403TL) | 225TL | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (420TL) | 200TL | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 170% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,700 (158,924TL) | 125,000TL | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.98 (1.64TL) | 5.50TL | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (666TL) | 95TL | + 601% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (70TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (28TL) | 10TL | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 88 (147TL) | 15TL | + 881% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (168TL) | 100TL | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (47TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (13TL) | 21TL | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (25TL) | 15TL | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (13TL) | 8TL | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 5.50 (9TL) | 20TL | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (34TL) | 20TL | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 45% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 107 (179TL) | 70TL | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (168TL) | 40TL | + 320% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 250 (420TL) | 150TL | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (21TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (1.01TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 645 (1,082TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 14 (24TL) | 13TL | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.678
TRY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 131% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,456TL
(﷼ 3,847)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,800TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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