Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 343 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.978 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 172 (Dinar 3.167) | Dinar 2.920 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 80 (Dinar 1.470) | Dinar 1.045 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 30 (Dinar 0.545) | Dinar 0.636 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 58 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 1.361 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 35 (Dinar 0.655) | Dinar 1.413 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 127 (Dinar 2.342) | Dinar 2.742 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (Dinar 0.978) | Dinar 0.804 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 41 (Dinar 0.751) | Dinar 0.354 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (Dinar 0.447) | Dinar 1.326 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 283 (Dinar 5.231) | Dinar 7 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (Dinar 0.641) | Dinar 0.767 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (Dinar 0.429) | Dinar 0.507 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,159 (Dinar 465) | Dinar 465 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,235 (Dinar 263) | Dinar 325 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 966 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 103 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 15,997 (Dinar 295) | Dinar 335 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,821 (Dinar 126) | Dinar 242 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 400 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 54 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 13 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,920 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 122 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,187 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 39 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (Dinar 1.819) | Dinar 3.257 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 112 (Dinar 2.075) | Dinar 2.848 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,056 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 14 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 785 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 17 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,958 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 38 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,476 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 34 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 379,048 (Dinar 6,998) | Dinar 8,899 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (Dinar 0.450) | Dinar 0.234 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 542 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (Dinar 2.416) | Dinar 7 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 (Dinar 1.802) | Dinar 1.773 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (Dinar 4.018) | Dinar 6 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 613 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 94 (Dinar 1.736) | Dinar 2.526 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (Dinar 1.152) | Dinar 1.873 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (Dinar 1.341) | Dinar 2.355 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 (Dinar 0.863) | Dinar 1.064 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (Dinar 0.566) | Dinar 1.279 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 358 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.339 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 444 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 17 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 172 (Dinar 3.167) | Dinar 9 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 923 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 21 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 902 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 33 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 186 (Dinar 3.430) | Dinar 5.986 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (Dinar 1.441) | Dinar 2.524 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (Dinar 0.824) | Dinar 2.897 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,817 (Dinar 181) | Dinar 280 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.83 (Dinar 0.034) | Dinar 0.161 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 694 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 32 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (Dinar 1.356) | Dinar 2.883 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 502 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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