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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 1.17 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mexico and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.20 EUR
1.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.14 EUR (1.3 USD) in Mexico and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Mexico.

1.14 EUR
1.51 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.5 EUR (9.65 USD) in Mexico and 11.18 EUR (12.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 24% lower in Mexico.

8.50 EUR
11.18 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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5.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

9.98 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.77 EUR (6.55 USD) in Mexico and 6.8 EUR (7.71 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Mexico.

5.77 EUR
6.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.17 EUR (3.6 USD) in Mexico and 6.58 EUR (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Mexico.

3.17 EUR
6.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.26 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.77 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (1.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.42 EUR (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Mexico.

1.76 EUR
2.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.34 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.13 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Mexico.

0.86 EUR
0.89 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.74 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 58% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.74 EUR
0.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.16 EUR (8.13 USD) in Mexico and 6.47 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.16 EUR
6.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.18 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.57 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Mexico.

1.18 EUR
1.57 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.31 EUR
1.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.28 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Mexico.

1.28 EUR
1.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 EUR (1.6 USD) in Mexico and 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.41 EUR
1.12 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.96 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Mexico.

1.25 EUR
1.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.51 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 1.78 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in Mexico.

1.38 EUR
1.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.5 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.72 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.24 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.4 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 3.45 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Mexico.

2.40 EUR
3.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 0.7 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.90 EUR
0.70 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.27 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.36 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.64 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.83 EUR (6.61 USD) in Mexico and 5.87 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Mexico.

5.83 EUR
5.87 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.47 EUR (39.11 USD) in Mexico and 46.98 EUR (53.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Mexico.

34.47 EUR
46.98 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.8 EUR (7.72 USD) in Mexico and 5.87 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.80 EUR
5.87 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.23 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.65 EUR
0.23 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.82 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.16 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.16 EUR
0.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.55 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.15 EUR
0.55 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.24 EUR

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.18 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.8 EUR (15.66 USD) in Mexico and 28.19 EUR (31.98 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 51% lower in Mexico.

13.80 EUR
28.19 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.94 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.44 EUR (6.18 USD) in Mexico and 11.74 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Mexico.

5.44 EUR
11.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
1.17 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 3.52 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
3.52 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 4.08 EUR (4.63 USD) in Mexico and 15.27 EUR (17.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Mexico.

4.08 EUR
15.27 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.63 EUR (46.1 USD) in Mexico and 87.8 EUR (99.63 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Mexico.

40.63 EUR
87.80 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.48 EUR (20.97 USD) in Mexico and 41.69 EUR (47.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Mexico.

18.48 EUR
41.69 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.06 times more 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 692.15 EUR (785.43 USD) in Mexico and 786.64 EUR (892.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12% lower in Mexico.

692.15 EUR
786.64 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 419.05 EUR (475.52 USD) in Mexico and 494.35 EUR (560.97 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Mexico.

419.05 EUR
494.35 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 1347 EUR (1528.84 USD) in Mexico and 1041 EUR (1181 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 347 EUR
1 041 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 786.56 EUR (892.56 USD) in Mexico and 726.26 EUR (824.13 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

786.56 EUR
726.26 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.55 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 2381 EUR (2701.84 USD) in Mexico and 1516 EUR (1720.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 381 EUR
1 516 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 1552 EUR (1761.49 USD) in Mexico and 1020 EUR (1157.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 552 EUR
1 020 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 3.23 times lower than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 599.1 EUR (679.84 USD) in Mexico and 1935 EUR (2195.98 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 69% lower in Mexico.

599.10 EUR
1 935 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.9 EUR
45.9 EUR

Two stars

85.1 EUR
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Three stars

124 EUR
93.1 EUR

Four stars

259 EUR
136 EUR

Five stars

706 EUR
271 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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