Saudi Arabia vs Saudi Arabia · 340 km apart
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Cheaper overallSaudi Arabia
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| Expense | Mecca | Medina | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.70 | $7.70 | Mecca |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $30.78 | $30.78 | Mecca |
| Cappuccino | $2.31 | $2.31 | Mecca |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $174 | $174 | Mecca |
| Monthly public transport pass | $28.22 | $28.22 | Mecca |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $74.39 | $74.39 | Mecca |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.55 | $21.55 | Mecca |
| Fitness club membership | $21.55 | $21.55 | Mecca |
| Cinema ticket | $5.64 | $5.64 | Mecca |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $406 | $406 | Mecca |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $283 | $283 | Mecca |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $848 | $848 | Mecca |
| Total single-person budget | $796 | $796 | Mecca |
| Average net salary | $2,508 | $2,508 |
Mecca is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mecca runs about $796 versus $796 in Medina — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, Mecca leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Mecca · Full cost of living in Medina