Cost of Living in Mecca
Summary of cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia:
- Rent in Mecca is, on average, 86.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ﷼16.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ﷼100.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ﷼30.00 | |
| 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) | ﷼2.62 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ﷼0.88 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ﷼7.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ﷼3.33 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ﷼3.74 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ﷼11.30 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ﷼11.45 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ﷼14.24 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ﷼22.11 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ﷼3.81 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ﷼2.68 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ﷼2.99 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ﷼2.99 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ﷼2.27 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ﷼2.72 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ﷼4.25 | |
| 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) | ﷼249,999.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ﷼79,350.00 | |
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) | ﷼251.88 | |
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 | ﷼2,204.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼1,192.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ﷼5,794.49 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ﷼1,940.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ﷼2,243.59 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ﷼794.95 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ﷼4,060.04 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.83 | |
Prices in Mecca
This city had 65 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
Sources and References
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