- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ukraine
- Mecca
- Zaporizhzhya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
Currency:
Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 91% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (169₴) | 59₴ | + 187% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (124₴) | 64₴ | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (83₴) | 31₴ | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (30₴) | 12₴ | + 145% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (50₴) | 26₴ | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.32 (37₴) | 39₴ | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (91₴) | 39₴ | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (42₴) | 18₴ | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (29₴) | 8₴ | + 265% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 9₴ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 64₴ | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.76 (33₴) | 12₴ | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (9₴) | 4.39₴ | + 115% | |
Housing | + 259% | |||
Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 259% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,751 (19,170₴) | 3,884₴ | + 394% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (11,674₴) | 12,000₴ | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (987₴) | 692₴ | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (14,337₴) | 4,730₴ | + 203% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,300 (9,059₴) | 3,500₴ | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (910₴) | 853₴ | + 7% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (2,100₴) | 185₴ | + 1035% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (13,596₴) | 6,325₴ | + 115% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (2,439₴) | 400₴ | + 510% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (244₴) | 191₴ | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (214₴) | 50₴ | + 328% | |
Clothes | + 74% | |||
Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 74% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (766₴) | 526₴ | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (1,226₴) | 703₴ | + 75% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 248 (1,725₴) | 1,050₴ | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 225 (1,568₴) | 648₴ | + 142% | |
Transportation | + 282% | |||
Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 282% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,375 (615,805₴) | 273,375₴ | + 125% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.92 (6₴) | 16₴ | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (2,765₴) | 275₴ | + 905% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (289₴) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 128% | |||
Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 128% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (143₴) | 36₴ | + 293% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (603₴) | 40₴ | + 1407% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (348₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (191₴) | 23₴ | + 720% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (52₴) | 25₴ | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (70₴) | 29₴ | + 144% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (48₴) | 15₴ | + 221% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (29₴) | 18₴ | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (105₴) | 95₴ | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 126% | |||
Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 126% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (534₴) | 125₴ | + 327% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 114₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 212₴ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 264 (1,837₴) | 375₴ | + 390% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 34₴ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (72₴) | 20₴ | + 260% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 14₴ | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 15,600₴ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.60 (4.19₴) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (3,510₴) | 310₴ | + 1032% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (93₴) | 15₴ | + 509% | |
TOTAL | + 181% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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UAH
/
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 181% more expensive than in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 30,896₴
(﷼ 4,434)
in Mecca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000₴
in Zaporizhzhya.
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