- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Mecca
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 2% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 119 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 91 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 52 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.32 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 58 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 38 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 4.76 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,751 (Mex$ 13,969) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (Mex$ 8,507) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (Mex$ 10,447) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (Mex$ 5,585) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 620 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (Mex$ 1,530) | Mex$ 432 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (Mex$ 9,908) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,777) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 72 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 75 | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 787 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (Mex$ 894) | Mex$ 523 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 248 (Mex$ 1,257) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 225 (Mex$ 1,142) | Mex$ 934 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 142% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,375 (Mex$ 448,725) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.92 (Mex$ 4.69) | Mex$ 17 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (Mex$ 2,015) | Mex$ 543 | + 271% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 103 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 65 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 225 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (Mex$ 254) | Mex$ 436 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 66 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 50 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 101 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 62% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 282 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 264 (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 722 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 47 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (Mex$ 3.05) | Mex$ 2.93 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (Mex$ 2,558) | Mex$ 641 | + 299% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 47 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.078
MXN
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 57% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 94,287
(﷼ 18,569)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 60,000
in Zapopan.
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