Saudi Arabia vs Saudi Arabia · 790 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallSaudi Arabia
single / month
| Expense | Mecca | Riyadh | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.70 | $8.78 | Mecca |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $30.78 | $35.10 | Mecca |
| Cappuccino | $2.31 | $2.63 | Mecca |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $174 | $199 | Mecca |
| Monthly public transport pass | $28.22 | $32.18 | Mecca |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $74.39 | $84.83 | Mecca |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $21.55 | $24.57 | Mecca |
| Fitness club membership | $21.55 | $24.57 | Mecca |
| Cinema ticket | $5.64 | $6.44 | Mecca |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $406 | $479 | Mecca |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $283 | $333 | Mecca |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $848 | $999 | Mecca |
| Total single-person budget | $796 | $918 | Mecca |
| Average net salary | $2,508 | $2,860 |
Mecca is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mecca runs about $796 versus $918 in Riyadh — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Riyadh 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 Riyadh