- 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% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 117 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 86 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 52 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 16 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.32 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 16 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 52 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 4.50 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 158 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.76 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 50% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,751 (Mex$ 13,852) | Mex$ 14,664 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (Mex$ 8,435) | Mex$ 7,430 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (Mex$ 10,360) | Mex$ 7,666 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,300 (Mex$ 6,546) | Mex$ 4,570 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 530 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 432 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (Mex$ 9,825) | Mex$ 8,716 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,762) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 36 | + 386% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 62 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 782 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 525 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 248 (Mex$ 1,246) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 225 (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 886 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 153% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,375 (Mex$ 444,978) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (Mex$ 3.93) | Mex$ 15 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (Mex$ 1,998) | Mex$ 488 | + 310% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 99 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 27% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 65 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 250 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 378 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 74 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 39 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 49 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 93 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 58% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 274 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
| 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$ 1,327) | Mex$ 737 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 73 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 47 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (Mex$ 3.02) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (Mex$ 2,537) | Mex$ 647 | + 292% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 47 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 482 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 63% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 73,189
(﷼ 14,536)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 45,000
in Zapopan.
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