- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Jeddah
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 1% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 114 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 90 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 52 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.71 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 15 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 58 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 38 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 20 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 16 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 22 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (Mex$ 15,709) | Mex$ 18,559 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (Mex$ 11,350) | Mex$ 8,444 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (Mex$ 8,778) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (Mex$ 6,699) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 620 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (Mex$ 1,025) | Mex$ 417 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,369 (Mex$ 6,956) | Mex$ 8,631 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 436 (Mex$ 2,214) | Mex$ 1,702 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 62 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 75 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 94% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (Mex$ 1,328) | Mex$ 799 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (Mex$ 1,158) | Mex$ 523 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,779) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (Mex$ 1,892) | Mex$ 990 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 18% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (Mex$ 355,759) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.69) | Mex$ 17 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 532 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 27 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 107 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 99% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 70 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 214 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 207 (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 448 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 66 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 40 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 51 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 23 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 29 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 95 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 102 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 292 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 140 | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 334 (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 799 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 722 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 83 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 48 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,844 (Mex$ 9,371) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.69) | Mex$ 3.16 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Mex$ 1,505) | Mex$ 597 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 47 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 979 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.082
MXN
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 59,981
(﷼ 11,802)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 51,000
in Zapopan.
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