Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 278 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 145 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 69 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 43 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 26 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 81 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 47 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 31 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 247 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,733 (Mex$ 23,332) | Mex$ 19,815 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,986 (Mex$ 14,716) | Mex$ 10,390 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 780 (Mex$ 3,843) | Mex$ 1,014 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,002 (Mex$ 14,799) | Mex$ 12,635 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,898 (Mex$ 9,356) | Mex$ 6,677 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,242 (Mex$ 6,122) | Mex$ 723 | + 747% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (Mex$ 1,241) | Mex$ 397 | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (Mex$ 11,145) | Mex$ 7,032 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (Mex$ 2,442) | Mex$ 2,463 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 111 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 122 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 196 (Mex$ 966) | Mex$ 935 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 399 (Mex$ 1,969) | Mex$ 670 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 (Mex$ 2,108) | Mex$ 1,662 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 358 (Mex$ 1,765) | Mex$ 1,238 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (Mex$ 445,267) | Mex$ 372,208 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 23 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 154 (Mex$ 757) | Mex$ 542 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 84 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 190 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (Mex$ 964) | Mex$ 615 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 75 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 55 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 64 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 34 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 32 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 223 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (Mex$ 750) | Mex$ 370 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 134 (Mex$ 661) | Mex$ 158 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 507 (Mex$ 2,500) | Mex$ 830 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (Mex$ 1,072) | Mex$ 753 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 79 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (Mex$ 18,085) | Mex$ 11,196 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (Mex$ 2.65) | Mex$ 1.86 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 234 (Mex$ 1,154) | Mex$ 906 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 70 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,430 prices entered by 1,047 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 37% more expensive than in Mexico
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