Travel budget and cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) how much does a trip cost?

Mecca travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mecca

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mecca for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Mecca compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Mecca in 2024 is 22% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Mecca in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mecca by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mecca

Lunch

$ 6.6/person
($ 3.9 to $ 14)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 20/person
($ 14 to $ 33)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.3/person
($ 6.6 to $ 9.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.8)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mecca

1-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 41 to $ 553)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

2-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 74 to $ 155)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160

3-star hotel

$ 286/night
($ 56 to $ 824)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235

4-star hotel

$ 167/night
($ 56 to $ 533)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 317

5-star hotel

$ 309/night
($ 72 to $ 840)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 461

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 61/month
($ 61 to $ 61)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

Room with kitchen

$ 360/month
($ 44 to $ 1209)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 218/month
($ 60 to $ 774)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Cottage or guest house

$ 84/month
($ 84 to $ 1310)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

Family room

$ 393/month
($ 63 to $ 1240)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Mecca

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.5)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 18)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Mecca

Bus ticket

$ 1.3/ticket
( $ 1.3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.4
($ 1.3 to $ 5.3)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 56/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 93)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Mecca

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 27)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 36/hr
($ 27 to $ 43)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mecca

Cigarettes

$ 6.6/pack
($ 5.8 to $ 9.2)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 23
($ 14 to $ 92)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 27 to $ 106)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Riyadh

$ 654
(fair price: $ 467)

Manchester → Riyadh

$ 527
(fair price: $ 417)

Toronto → Riyadh

$ 1074
(fair price: $ 893)

Montreal → Riyadh

$ 1115
(fair price: $ 1030)

New York City → Riyadh

$ 1171
(fair price: $ 889)

Dublin → Riyadh

$ 544
(fair price: $ 393)