Mecca, Saudi Arabia

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Country

Saudi Arabia

Relocation

About Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$869

Family of 4 / mo

$2,252

Avg salary (after tax)

$2,272

Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia , is a city of great importance for millions of Muslims around the world. It is known as the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and is home to the Kaaba, a sacred structure in the Grand Mosque that Muslims face during their prayers. Every year, millions of pilgrims travel to Mecca to perform Hajj, a religious journey that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Mecca· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $110.47
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $39.59
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $55.26
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $101.44

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.33
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,272

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.01
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $1.45
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.62
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.37
CappuccinoUSD $5.4

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $7.74
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $68.37
Fast Food ComboUSD $10.8

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $19.16
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.24
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.11
Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.64
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.42
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.43
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.78
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.32
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.99
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $1.45
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $8.99
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $9.57
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $11.97
Dozen EggsUSD $3.73
White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.15
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.19
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.2

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $127.03
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $426.67
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $392.83
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $812.66
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $644.72
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $90.29

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $202.41
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $71.96
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $26.99
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $325.86
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $4,954

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.77
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.61
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $28,788
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $10.8
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $18
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $24,589
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.62

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $94.91
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $123.24