Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Bucharest, Romania
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 48% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (43 lei) | 34 lei | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (32 lei) | 19 lei | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (7 lei) | 5.63 lei | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (13 lei) | 14 lei | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (5.32 lei) | 6 lei | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (11 lei) | 4.54 lei | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (4.38 lei) | 2.54 lei | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (14 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (69 lei) | 26 lei | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (8 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (3.57 lei) | 2.28 lei | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 68% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (4,495 lei) | 3,765 lei | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (3,794 lei) | 1,988 lei | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (1,136 lei) | 441 lei | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (3,808 lei) | 2,058 lei | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (2,503 lei) | 1,319 lei | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (386 lei) | 307 lei | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (108 lei) | 38 lei | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (1,431 lei) | 1,447 lei | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (482 lei) | 357 lei | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (39 lei) | 28 lei | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (30 lei) | 20 lei | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 13% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (195 lei) | 274 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (217 lei) | 167 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (374 lei) | 341 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (465 lei) | 373 lei | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 37% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (76,123 lei) | 79,012 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (2.14 lei) | 4.92 lei | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (165 lei) | 60 lei | + 175% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (49 lei) | 22 lei | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 48% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (19 lei) | 28 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (64 lei) | 33 lei | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (157 lei) | 151 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (24 lei) | 12 lei | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (24 lei) | 16 lei | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (12 lei) | 7 lei | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (14 lei) | 10 lei | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (28 lei) | 34 lei | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (146 lei) | 107 lei | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (78 lei) | 49 lei | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (299 lei) | 144 lei | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (215 lei) | 206 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (67 lei) | 25 lei | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (23 lei) | 12 lei | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (35 lei) | 8 lei | + 315% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (2,094 lei) | 2,726 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (0.31 lei) | 0.86 lei | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (317 lei) | 225 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.960 (21 lei) | 20 lei | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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