- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Jeddah
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 0% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 145 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 81 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 49 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.18 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 17 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 13 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 48 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 37 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.60 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 12 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 64 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 188 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.92 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (Mex$ 15,258) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (Mex$ 11,025) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 808 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (Mex$ 8,527) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (Mex$ 6,507) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 438 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (Mex$ 996) | Mex$ 480 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,698 (Mex$ 8,382) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 464 (Mex$ 2,289) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 44 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 30 | + 633% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 35 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 99 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 80% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (Mex$ 1,290) | Mex$ 917 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (Mex$ 1,124) | Mex$ 534 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (Mex$ 1,837) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 9% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (Mex$ 345,555) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.62) | Mex$ 13 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 422 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (Mex$ 197) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 79% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 89 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 64 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 233 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 181 (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 436 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 62 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 36 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 54 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 23 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 22 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 29 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 79 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 55% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 144 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 251 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 120 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 286 (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 967 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 774 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 25 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 70 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 53 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 1,202 (Mex$ 5,936) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.62) | Mex$ 3.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Mex$ 1,462) | Mex$ 729 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 43 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 975 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 94,989
(﷼ 19,242)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 75,000
in Zapopan.
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