Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 6% more expensive than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (B$14) | B$8 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (B$10) | B$7 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (B$4.27) | B$4.06 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (B$2.19) | B$2.83 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (B$4.14) | B$3.14 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (B$1.73) | B$4.10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (B$9) | B$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (B$3.64) | B$3.88 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (B$1.42) | B$3.16 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (B$4.66) | B$3.23 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (B$22) | B$34 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (B$2.69) | B$2.04 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (B$1.16) | B$1.82 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (B$1,459) | B$1,754 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (B$1,231) | B$1,047 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (B$369) | B$89 | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (B$1,236) | B$1,244 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (B$812) | B$698 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (B$125) | B$151 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (B$35) | B$62 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (B$464) | B$709 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (B$156) | B$225 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (B$13) | B$9 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (B$10) | B$9 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 22% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (B$63) | B$132 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (B$71) | B$83 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (B$121) | B$153 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (B$151) | B$129 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 7% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (B$24,706) | B$31,668 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (B$0.70) | B$0.53 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (B$54) | B$56 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (B$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 40% more expensive than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (B$6) | B$7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (B$21) | B$13 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (B$51) | B$44 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (B$9) | B$4.48 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (B$8) | B$3.75 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (B$8) | B$6 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (B$4.03) | B$3.25 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (B$4.58) | B$2.79 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (B$9) | B$13 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (B$47) | B$28 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (B$25) | B$17 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (B$97) | B$57 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (B$70) | B$56 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (B$22) | B$100 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (B$7) | B$5.15 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (B$11) | B$5.00 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (B$679) | B$548 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (B$0.10) | B$0.21 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (B$103) | B$94 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.960 (B$7) | B$8 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 112 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require B$5,400 in Bandar Seri Begawan you would need to make just about B$5,344 (Dinar 1,501) in Manama.
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