Mecca vs Jeddah — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Country	Saudi Arabia	Saudi Arabia
Nomad score	4.6 / 10	5.6 / 10
Cost of living	$3,781 / mo	$3,680 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	40° / 29°C	37° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI)	113 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups	98 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Average high	35.7°C	34°C
Average low	24.4°C	24.3°C
Precipitation	15 mm / mo	10 mm / mo
Sunshine	329 h / mo	332 h / mo
Humidity	42%	58%
Rain days	2.4 / mo	1.5 / mo
Wind speed	23.7 km/h	24.1 km/h

SA Mecca · average high by month

J 28 F 29 M 33 A 36 M 40 J 42 J 41 A 40 S 40 O 38 N 33 D 30

SA Jeddah · average high by month

J 29 F 29 M 31 A 34 M 36 J 37 J 38 A 38 S 37 O 36 N 33 D 30

Air quality

Air quality
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
US AQI	113	98
PM2.5	50.9 µg/m³	29.1 µg/m³
PM10	145.3 µg/m³	54.4 µg/m³
Ozone	38 µg/m³	63 µg/m³
UV index	0	3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.3	4.2
Local Payment Services	5.6	7.6
Startup Scene	1.8	5.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Air Conditioning	9.2	9.5
Green Spaces	2.8	3.2
Natural Disaster Risk	7.1	7.6
Noise Pollution	3.3	4.8
Seasonal Variety	1.5	2.0
Weather	1.8	2.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Mobile Network Coverage	8.7	8.9
Power Grid Reliability	8.7	8.5
Public WiFi Availability	4.8	4.8
VPN Reliability	4.6	3.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Accommodation Cost	4.2	4.2
Cost of Living	4.8	4.9
Currency Stability	8.8	9.3
Entertainment Cost	4.8	4.8
Food & Groceries	5.7	5.8
Gym Membership Cost	5.3	5.1
Transportation Cost	6.8	6.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Culture	5.4	7.4
Indoors Fun	2.5	6.6
Language Learning Opportunities	3.2	5.7
Local Experiences & Tours	2.8	7.4
Nightlife	0.7	3.5
Outdoors & Nature	2.4	7.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.7	3.4
Nomad Friendly	1.6	5.1
Online Community Presence	0.9	3.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Cafes with WiFi	5.7	6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability	3.2	5.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	3.0	5.1
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.3	3.0
Internet Speed	7.7	8.1
Local SIM Card Availability	8.1	7.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Fitness Facilities	4.6	7.0
Food Scene	5.7	7.6
Healthy Food Options	4.7	6.4
Yoga Studios	1.7	4.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Healthcare	6.7	6.4
Healthcare Affordability	5.9	4.8
Healthcare Quality	7.4	7.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.6	4.1
Ease of Business Registration	3.3	5.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account	2.7	4.1
Freedom of Speech	1.0	2.0
Political Stability	8.1	7.6
Tax Friendliness	9.0	8.6
Visa Ease	2.2	6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Air Quality	3.9	4.7
Cleanliness	6.6	5.8
Environmental Quality	3.9	4.7
Family Friendly	4.3	6.5
Language Barrier	3.0	5.3
Work-Life Balance	2.3	5.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Female Friendly	3.7	5.7
Racial Tolerance	5.7	6.1
Safety	9.3	8.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Airport Connectivity	7.3	8.3
Cycling	2.1	2.3
Intercity Travel Options	7.7	7.1
Public Transit	5.6	3.9
Ride-sharing Services	8.1	8.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	1.6	2.6
Walkability	4.9	3.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Coworking Quality	2.0	6.0
Freelance Ecosystem	2.1	3.7
Networking Opportunities	2.9	4.8
Remote Job Opportunities	2.4	4.3
Time Zone Favorability	7.1	7.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Jeans	$59 per pair	$59 per pair
Summer Dress	$64 per dress	$67 per dress
Running Shoes	$112 per pair	$113 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Dining Out	$133 per month	$133 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Cinema Ticket	$17 per ticket	$17 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Coffee	$4.80 per cup	$4.80 per cup
Beer	$0.00 per pint	$3.20 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$6.67 per meal	$8.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$48 per meal	$67 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$8.53 per meal	$8.53 per meal
Apples	$2.27 per kg	$2.27 per kg
Bread	$0.33 per loaf	$0.40 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.67 per bottle	$0.67 per bottle
Milk	$1.73 per liter	$1.87 per liter
Rice	$2.40 per kg	$2.27 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$9.07 per kg	$10 per kg
Beef	$15 per kg	$15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$0.00 per bottle	$6.67 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Groceries	$320 per month	$320 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Health Insurance	$40 per month	$0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Doctor Visit (GP)	$53 per visit	$67 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$9.33 per purchase	$9.33 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Housing	$587 per month	$587 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$747 per month	$853 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,733 per month	$2,000 per month
Coworking Space	$293 per month	$293 per month
Coliving Space	$853 per month	$1,280 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Internet & Mobile	$53 per month	$40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Leisure Activities	$80 per month	$53 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Haircut	$13 per visit	$16 per visit
Laundry	$1.87 per kg	$1.33 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Mobile Plan	$37 per month	$49 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$69 per month	$75 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$23 one-time	$24 one-time
Gym Membership	$93 per month	$120 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$32 per hour	$27 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Transportation	$80 per month	$80 per month
Taxi Start	$3.20 per trip	$4.00 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.60 per km	$1.33 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$40 per month	$40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$5.87 per trip	$6.67 per trip
Gasoline	$0.62 per liter	$0.62 per liter
Scooter Rental	$12 per month	$4.00 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	SA Mecca	SA Jeddah
Utilities	$107 per month	$93 per month