- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Jeddah
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 4% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 119 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 91 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 52 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.62 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 15 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 58 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 38 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 104% | |
| 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$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (Mex$ 16,174) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (Mex$ 11,687) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (Mex$ 9,038) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (Mex$ 6,898) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 620 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 432 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,439 (Mex$ 7,532) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 467 (Mex$ 2,444) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 72 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 75 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 99% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (Mex$ 1,368) | Mex$ 787 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 523 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,831) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (Mex$ 1,948) | Mex$ 934 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (Mex$ 366,300) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.77) | Mex$ 17 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 543 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 26 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 103 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 80% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 65 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 225 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 167 (Mex$ 876) | Mex$ 436 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 66 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 39 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 50 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 23 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 25 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 26 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 101 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 282 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 140 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 334 (Mex$ 1,745) | Mex$ 734 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 722 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 47 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,864 (Mex$ 9,756) | Mex$ 11,035 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.77) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Mex$ 1,549) | Mex$ 641 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 47 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,180 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.233
MXN
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 62,067
(﷼ 11,861)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 52,000
in Zapopan.
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