Cost of Living in Mecca
Summary of cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia:
- Rent in Mecca is, on average, 56.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 ﷼ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 148.00 ﷼ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 32.50 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.38 ﷼ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.45 ﷼ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.92 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.80 ﷼ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.25 ﷼ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.95 ﷼ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.74 ﷼ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 11.11 ﷼ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 11.88 ﷼ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 14.24 ﷼ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 22.68 ﷼ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4.01 ﷼ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.68 ﷼ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.10 ﷼ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.55 ﷼ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 2.09 ﷼ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.09 ﷼ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.00 ﷼ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.50 ﷼ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.50 ﷼ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.33 ﷼ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 ﷼ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 29.50 ﷼ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 ﷼ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 9.00 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 ﷼ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 ﷼ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.33 ﷼ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ? | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 80,000.00 ﷼ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 287.50 ﷼ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 130.33 ﷼ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 251.50 ﷼ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 323.20 ﷼ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 130.00 ﷼ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 67.50 ﷼ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,500.00 ﷼ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 17,500.00 ﷼ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 85.00 ﷼ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 235.00 ﷼ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 223.33 ﷼ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 190.00 ﷼ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 800.00 ﷼ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,269.44 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,897.58 ﷼ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 4,509.86 ﷼ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 523.93 ﷼ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 422.82 ﷼ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,999.33 ﷼ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.50 |
Prices in Mecca
This city had 100 entries in the past 12 months by 17 different contributors.
Last update: 27 September 2025
Last update: 27 September 2025
Sources and References
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