- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Jeddah
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 1% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 179 | 56% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 91 | 16% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 37 | 67% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.84 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 17 | 54% |
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12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 36 | 1% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 13 | 140% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | 9% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | 30% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 26 | 63% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.60 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 12 | 10% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 64 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 180 | 86% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.83 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | 36% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | 52% |
| Housing | 53% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 53% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (Mex$ 16,302) | Mex$ 9,857 | 65% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (Mex$ 11,779) | Mex$ 7,000 | 68% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 1,117 | 12% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (Mex$ 9,110) | Mex$ 7,533 | 21% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (Mex$ 6,953) | Mex$ 4,353 | 60% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 438 | 12% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (Mex$ 1,064) | Mex$ 627 | 70% |
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40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,490 (Mex$ 7,856) | Mex$ 10,600 | 26% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 491 (Mex$ 2,588) | Mex$ 1,750 | 48% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 85 (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 23 | 1894% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 125 | 17% |
| Clothes | 96% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 96% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 721 | 91% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 571 | 110% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,846) | Mex$ 1,437 | 28% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (Mex$ 1,963) | Mex$ 791 | 148% |
| Transportation | 14% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (Mex$ 369,202) | Mex$ 256,667 | 44% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.80) | Mex$ 15 | 81% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (Mex$ 422) | Mex$ 536 | 21% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 44 (Mex$ 230) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 133% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 101 | 61% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 63 (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 323 | 3% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 158 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 144 | 480% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 58 | 151% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 35 | 335% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 54 | 84% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 24 | 143% |
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Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 23 | 264% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 31 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 75 | 117% |
| Entertainment | 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 79% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 211 (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 288 | 288% |
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2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 114 | 363% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,042 (Mex$ 5,495) | Mex$ 1,175 | 368% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 700 | 25% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 38 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 70 | 186% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 38 | 37% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 32 | 50% |
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iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 628 (Mex$ 3,313) | Mex$ 2,132 | 55% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Mex$ 2.80) | Mex$ 3.37 | 17% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Mex$ 1,562) | Mex$ 920 | 70% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 38 | 38% |
| TOTAL | 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 590 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 25,316
(﷼ 4,800)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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