Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 ($10) | $17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 ($3.18) | $4.96 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 ($1.63) | $0.86 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 ($3.09) | $2.54 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 ($1.29) | $3.51 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 ($6) | $6 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 ($2.71) | $2.95 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 ($1.06) | $1.45 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 ($3.47) | $3.57 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 ($17) | $16 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 ($2.01) | $2.01 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 ($0.86) | $2.06 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 40% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 ($1,087) | $2,261 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 ($917) | $1,637 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 ($275) | $140 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 ($921) | $1,720 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 ($605) | $1,258 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 ($93) | $85 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 ($26) | $35 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 ($346) | $320 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 ($116) | $125 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 ($7) | $22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 15% more expensive than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 ($47) | $46 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 ($53) | $42 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 ($90) | $103 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 ($112) | $104 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 51% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 ($18,405) | $26,047 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 ($0.52) | $0.74 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 ($40) | $101 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 ($12) | $17 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 30% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 ($4.69) | $9 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 ($16) | $18 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 ($38) | $133 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 ($5.76) | $3.80 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 ($5.73) | $4.84 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 ($3.00) | $4.15 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 ($3.41) | $2.20 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 52% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 ($35) | $49 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 ($72) | $232 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 ($52) | $99 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 ($16) | $14 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 ($5.46) | $5.01 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 ($8) | $5.67 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 ($506) | $456 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 ($0.08) | $1.46 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 ($77) | $73 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.054 ($5.45) | $14 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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