- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Mexico
- Mecca
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 150 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 86 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 48 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 18 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.32 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 15 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 50 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 22 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 4.50 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 14 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 168 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.76 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 19 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,751 (Mex$ 13,016) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (Mex$ 7,926) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (Mex$ 9,735) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,300 (Mex$ 6,150) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 538 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (Mex$ 1,426) | Mex$ 464 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (Mex$ 9,231) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Mex$ 1,656) | Mex$ 1,682 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 47 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 65 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 21% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 807 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (Mex$ 833) | Mex$ 543 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 248 (Mex$ 1,171) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 225 (Mex$ 1,064) | Mex$ 917 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 147% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,375 (Mex$ 418,107) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (Mex$ 3.68) | Mex$ 14 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (Mex$ 1,877) | Mex$ 453 | + 315% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 124 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 73 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 269 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 420 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 74 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 41 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 61 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 102 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (Mex$ 363) | Mex$ 282 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 264 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 783 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 76 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 53 | - 7% | |
| 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$ 2.84) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (Mex$ 2,383) | Mex$ 667 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 46 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 53% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 64,366
(﷼ 13,605)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 42,000
in Zapopan.
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