Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia vs Shanghai, China
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 25 (42元) | 78元 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (32元) | 36元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (21元) | 21元 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (7元) | 17元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (16元) | 19元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (11元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12 (21元) | 64元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (12元) | 17元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.94 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.67元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 152元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 5.17 (9元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.25 (2.16元) | 16元 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 47% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,761 (4,770元) | 19,190元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,700 (2,937元) | 11,586元 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (245元) | 369元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,126 (1,945元) | 10,220元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,100 (1,900元) | 6,412元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (226元) | 216元 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 288 (497元) | 113元 | + 338% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,862 (3,217元) | 2,437元 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 533 (921元) | 553元 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 43 (73元) | 47元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (45元) | 40元 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (343元) | 617元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 195 (336元) | 241元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 240 (415元) | 773元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (432元) | 1,123元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 73% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,700 (163,588元) | 191,648元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.98 (1.69元) | 7元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (685元) | 233元 | + 194% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 82 (141元) | 47元 | + 199% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 42% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (29元) | 24元 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 88 (151元) | 36元 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (173元) | 874元 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 28 (48元) | 63元 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (13元) | 49元 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (26元) | 41元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (13元) | 10元 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 5.50 (10元) | 19元 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (35元) | 125元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 39% more expensive than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 107 (184元) | 252元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (173元) | 115元 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,584元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 250 (432元) | 606元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 98元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (21元) | 36元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 42元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,359元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1.92 (3.32元) | 0.46元 | + 620% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 645 (1,114元) | 612元 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (26元) | 22元 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 61,000元 in Shanghai you would need to make just about 56,043元 (﷼ 32,443) in Mecca.
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