Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 57% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 16% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.453 (30 lei) | 43 lei | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (30 lei) | 24 lei | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.272 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.576 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.090 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.391 (4.73 lei) | 9 lei | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.324 (16 lei) | 20 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.765 (9 lei) | 5.10 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.287 (3.47 lei) | 4.89 lei | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (9 lei) | 3.53 lei | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (73 lei) | 31 lei | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.890 (11 lei) | 7 lei | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.447 (5.41 lei) | 3.01 lei | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 113% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 617 (7,469 lei) | 3,845 lei | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 432 (5,235 lei) | 2,554 lei | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 78 (948 lei) | 475 lei | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 364 (4,402 lei) | 2,152 lei | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 285 (3,446 lei) | 1,393 lei | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (427 lei) | 251 lei | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (210 lei) | 48 lei | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (1,579 lei) | 1,749 lei | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (531 lei) | 434 lei | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (43 lei) | 41 lei | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (34 lei) | 18 lei | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 60% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (201 lei) | 194 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 25 (297 lei) | 155 lei | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (411 lei) | 297 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (373 lei) | 342 lei | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 37% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,148 (110,738 lei) | 90,433 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.190 (2.30 lei) | 8 lei | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (169 lei) | 84 lei | + 100% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (112 lei) | 25 lei | + 356% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 58% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (21 lei) | 24 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (71 lei) | 32 lei | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (178 lei) | 153 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.448 (30 lei) | 20 lei | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.533 (31 lei) | 15 lei | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (26 lei) | 17 lei | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.286 (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.424 (29 lei) | 35 lei | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 63% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Cluj-Napoca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (192 lei) | 93 lei | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (85 lei) | 52 lei | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (331 lei) | 100 lei | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (242 lei) | 178 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (74 lei) | 25 lei | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.808 (22 lei) | 10 lei | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (36 lei) | 9 lei | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 192 (2,324 lei) | 2,527 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (0.48 lei) | 0.48 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (366 lei) | 183 lei | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.990 (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 305 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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