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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.02 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 EUR (2.97 USD) in Mexico and 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.54 EUR
2.00 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Mexico and 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.56 EUR
1.49 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.14 EUR (11.85 USD) in Mexico and 12.46 EUR (14.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Mexico.

10.14 EUR
12.46 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
7.41 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

9.18 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.29 EUR (8.53 USD) in Mexico and 8.64 EUR (10.1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Mexico.

7.29 EUR
8.64 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.67 EUR (4.29 USD) in Mexico and 6.16 EUR (7.2 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Mexico.

3.67 EUR
6.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.47 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Mexico.

2.21 EUR
2.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.08 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.11 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.52 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.4 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.49 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Mexico.

1.19 EUR
1.27 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.29 EUR (2.67 USD) in Mexico and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 52% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.29 EUR
1.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.53 EUR (9.97 USD) in Mexico and 7.43 EUR (8.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.53 EUR
7.43 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Mexico and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.45 EUR
1.41 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.95 EUR (2.28 USD) in Mexico and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.95 EUR
1.30 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mexico and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.84 EUR
1.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mexico and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.86 EUR
1.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.68 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 2.06 EUR (2.41 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Mexico.

1.68 EUR
2.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.17 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.76 EUR (2.05 USD) in Mexico and 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.76 EUR
1.34 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mexico and 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 51% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.96 EUR
0.47 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.12 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Mexico and 3.57 EUR (4.18 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Mexico.

3.23 EUR
3.57 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in Mexico and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 57% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.49 EUR
0.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.76 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.60 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

4.13 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.27 EUR (9.66 USD) in Mexico and 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.27 EUR
6.84 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.92 EUR (53.67 USD) in Mexico and 45.63 EUR (53.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

45.92 EUR
45.63 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.48 EUR (13.42 USD) in Mexico and 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.48 EUR
6.84 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in Mexico and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.00 EUR
0.25 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.58 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.19 EUR
0.38 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.16 EUR
0.53 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.25 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.12 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.53 EUR (19.32 USD) in Mexico and 31.94 EUR (37.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Mexico.

16.53 EUR
31.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
0.91 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.64 EUR (5.42 USD) in Mexico and 11.41 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Mexico.

4.64 EUR
11.41 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.6 EUR (1.87 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Mexico.

0.39 EUR
1.60 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 2.97 EUR (3.47 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
2.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNUSDSAR

Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.51 EUR (6.44 USD) in Mexico and 13.69 EUR (16 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Mexico.

5.51 EUR
13.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.94 EUR (58.36 USD) in Mexico and 91.53 EUR (106.98 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Mexico.

49.94 EUR
91.53 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.84 EUR (25.52 USD) in Mexico and 49.9 EUR (58.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Mexico.

21.84 EUR
49.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.02 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 897.19 EUR (1048.59 USD) in Mexico and 976.22 EUR (1140.96 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Mexico.

897.19 EUR
976.22 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 568.53 EUR (664.46 USD) in Mexico and 780.32 EUR (911.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Mexico.

568.53 EUR
780.32 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1932 EUR (2258.34 USD) in Mexico and 1878 EUR (2194.96 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 932 EUR
1 878 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1133 EUR (1324.2 USD) in Mexico and 992.38 EUR (1159.84 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 133 EUR
992.38 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNUSDSAR

Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.36 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3051 EUR (3565.76 USD) in Mexico and 2280 EUR (2664.24 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 051 EUR
2 280 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2113 EUR (2469.93 USD) in Mexico and 1519 EUR (1774.76 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 113 EUR
1 519 EUR

Salary

EURMXNUSDSAR

Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 2.72 times lower than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 770.05 EUR (899.99 USD) in Mexico and 2091 EUR (2444.14 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 63.2% lower in Mexico.

770.05 EUR
2 091 EUR

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

20.3 EUR
44.6 EUR

Two stars

82.6 EUR
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Three stars

120 EUR
90.4 EUR

Four stars

251 EUR
132 EUR

Five stars

685 EUR
263 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels

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