Mecca travel budget

Mecca: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Mecca

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.7 per person
  • $ 5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1156* (4368 SAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 193 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3859* (14574 SAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 224 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 5264* (19866 SAR)

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



Cost of living in Mecca compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mecca is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.1/person
($ 3.8 to $ 13)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 13 to $ 33)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
($ 6.3 to $ 8.9)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mecca

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mecca is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 39 to $ 484)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 76 to $ 135)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 292/night
($ 65 to $ 780)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 53 to $ 495)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 293/night
($ 68 to $ 797)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 58/month
($ 58 to $ 58)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 334/month
($ 41 to $ 1134)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 201/month
($ 56 to $ 704)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 79/month
($ 79 to $ 1243)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 369/month
($ 58 to $ 1195)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Mecca

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mecca is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 4.6)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.3/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 18)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Mecca

On average, the price of transport in Mecca is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
( $ 1.2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 1.2 to $ 5.1)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 89)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Mecca

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mecca is 33% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 26)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 34/hr
($ 26 to $ 42)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mecca

On average, shopping budget in Mecca is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.3/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 8.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 22
($ 13 to $ 90)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 58
($ 26 to $ 103)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
$ 640
(fair price: $ 457)
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
$ 495
(fair price: $ 389)
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
$ 1054
(fair price: $ 978)
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
$ 1020
(fair price: $ 853)
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
$ 1119
(fair price: $ 844)
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
$ 510
(fair price: $ 367)



About this information on the cost of living in Mecca

The information about the cost of living in Mecca shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Mecca was updated on 11-11-2024.

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