City in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

Cost of living in Mecca

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Mecca

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,130–4,000 (SR8,000–15,000).

Lean$1,070–1,600SR4,000–6,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$2,130–4,000SR8,000–15,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$5,330–10,670SR20,000–40,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Mecca

Typical 2026 ranges in SAR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	SAR	US$
Housing
Hostel dorm bed (night)	SR150–400	$40–107
Mid-range hotel room (night)	SR400–1,500	$107–400
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	SR12–25	$3.2–6.7
Mid-range restaurant, per person	SR50–130	$13–35
Cappuccino	SR15–28	$4.0–7.5
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	SR4–10	$1.1–2.7
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	SR15–45	$4–12
Work and life
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	SR100–200	$27–53

Value for money: 6/100

A value score of 6/100 means Mecca gives more quality of life per dollar than 5% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 51/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 7 places we cover in Saudi Arabia.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	50
Air quality	26
Internet	72
Healthcare	78
Weather	25
Friendly locals	75
English	25

Cost of living across Saudi Arabia

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Medina	$2,000–3,470	16/100
Abha	$2,130–3,470	18/100
Mecca	$2,130–4,000	6/100
Jeddah	$2,270–4,000	4/100
Riyadh	$2,400–4,270	5/100
Dammam	$2,670–4,270	6/100
AlUla	$2,670–4,800	4/100

Cheaper alternatives to Mecca

Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.

Place	Country	Comfortable month
Pamukkale	Turkey	$916–1,420
Side	Turkey	$1,020–1,630
Kuşadası	Turkey	$1,020–1,630
Kemer	Turkey	$1,120–1,630
Ankara	Turkey	$1,120–1,730

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Mecca?

About $1,070–1,600 on a lean budget, $2,130–4,000 for a comfortable month and $5,330–10,670 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in Mecca?

A local meal is SR12–25 ($3.2–6.7); a mid-range restaurant is SR50–130 ($13–35) per person.

Is Saudi Arabia expensive?

Prices in Saudi Arabia are about 47% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.