Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 105% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.616 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dinar 3.999) | Dinar 2.540 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Dinar 2.542) | Dinar 1.271 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (Dinar 0.452) | Dinar 0.594 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.85 (Dinar 2.205) | Dinar 1.076 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.95 (Dinar 1.490) | Dinar 0.403 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dinar 2.728) | Dinar 1.769 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.07 (Dinar 1.536) | Dinar 0.760 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (Dinar 0.653) | Dinar 0.282 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (Dinar 1.984) | Dinar 0.710 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.06 (Dinar 1.153) | Dinar 0.986 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (Dinar 0.855) | Dinar 0.414 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,937 (Dinar 1,484) | Dinar 594 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,793 (Dinar 1,053) | Dinar 387 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 88 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,492 (Dinar 939) | Dinar 366 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,869 (Dinar 704) | Dinar 282 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 61 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 16 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (Dinar 107) | Dinar 114 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 34 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (Dinar 4.786) | Dinar 3.196 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.506 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 17 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 22 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 34 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 33 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,500 (Dinar 9,612) | Dinar 8,899 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.36 (Dinar 0.512) | Dinar 0.195 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 14 | + 212% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dinar 3.317) | Dinar 1.773 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Dinar 5.859) | Dinar 5.870 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 16 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dinar 3.375) | Dinar 2.526 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Dinar 2.262) | Dinar 2.637 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 2.707) | Dinar 2.240 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (Dinar 1.786) | Dinar 1.209 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (Dinar 0.802) | Dinar 1.329 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.476 | + 429% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 24 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $115 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 21 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.912 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 (Dinar 2.127) | Dinar 1.816 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Dinar 3.097) | Dinar 3.032 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $527 (Dinar 198) | Dinar 280 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (Dinar 0.210) | Dinar 0.039 | + 433% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 30 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Dinar 4.275) | Dinar 2.086 | + 105% | |
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TOTAL | + 93% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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