- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Mecca
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 0% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 22 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 145 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 81 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 49 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.38 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.46 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 13 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 48 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 37 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.53 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 6.00 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 12 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.45 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 54% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,349 (Mex$ 11,596) | Mex$ 13,284 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (Mex$ 8,270) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 808 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,486 (Mex$ 12,273) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,443 (Mex$ 7,123) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 438 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 480 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (Mex$ 9,632) | Mex$ 9,373 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 30 | + 485% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 99 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 139% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 109 (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 917 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 379 (Mex$ 1,873) | Mex$ 534 | + 251% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 306 (Mex$ 1,510) | Mex$ 1,415 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 300 (Mex$ 1,481) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 160% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,643 (Mex$ 437,585) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (Mex$ 3.84) | Mex$ 13 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (Mex$ 1,959) | Mex$ 422 | + 364% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (Mex$ 205) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 89 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 233 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 436 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 62 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 36 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 54 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 79 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 65% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 251 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 967 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 264 (Mex$ 1,301) | Mex$ 774 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 70 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 53 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 900 (Mex$ 4,443) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (Mex$ 2.97) | Mex$ 3.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (Mex$ 2,487) | Mex$ 729 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 43 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 70% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 127,254
(﷼ 25,778)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 75,000
in Zapopan.
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