Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.594 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Dinar 3.549) | Dinar 2.684 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.41 (Dinar 2.032) | Dinar 1.271 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (Dinar 0.381) | Dinar 0.594 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.58 (Dinar 1.346) | Dinar 1.076 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (Dinar 1.471) | Dinar 0.430 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 (Dinar 2.072) | Dinar 1.769 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (Dinar 1.479) | Dinar 0.818 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (Dinar 0.654) | Dinar 0.318 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.25 (Dinar 1.222) | Dinar 0.909 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Dinar 5.643) | Dinar 6 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (Dinar 1.074) | Dinar 0.810 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 (Dinar 1.018) | Dinar 0.385 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,784 (Dinar 1,046) | Dinar 563 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,747 (Dinar 656) | Dinar 387 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 88 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,934 (Dinar 726) | Dinar 353 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,318 (Dinar 495) | Dinar 261 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 61 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 14 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $220 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 114 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $249 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 34 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Dinar 5.219) | Dinar 3.196 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 2.506 | + 495% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 17 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 33 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 34 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,196 (Dinar 10,215) | Dinar 8,899 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (Dinar 0.459) | Dinar 0.195 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 14 | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Dinar 5.613) | Dinar 7 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dinar 3.244) | Dinar 1.773 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 18 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Dinar 3.047) | Dinar 2.526 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.12 (Dinar 1.548) | Dinar 2.315 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dinar 2.265) | Dinar 2.355 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (Dinar 1.487) | Dinar 1.064 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (Dinar 0.812) | Dinar 1.568 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.534 | + 372% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 16 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $315 (Dinar 118) | Dinar 24 | + 389% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 21 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dinar 5.614) | Dinar 5.912 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (Dinar 1.936) | Dinar 2.006 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dinar 2.541) | Dinar 3.032 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $503 (Dinar 189) | Dinar 280 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (Dinar 0.194) | Dinar 0.039 | + 393% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $84 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 30 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (Dinar 5.991) | Dinar 2.238 | + 168% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 574 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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