Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 26% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Manama | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.271 (AU$5.11) | AU$5.83 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.594 (AU$2.39) | AU$1.55 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.076 (AU$4.33) | AU$5.41 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.403 (AU$1.62) | AU$4.16 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.769 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (AU$3.05) | AU$4.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (AU$1.13) | AU$3.56 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (AU$2.85) | AU$5.28 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (AU$25) | AU$20 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.986 (AU$3.96) | AU$3.86 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.414 (AU$1.66) | AU$2.34 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 19% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (AU$2,387) | AU$2,587 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (AU$1,557) | AU$1,772 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 88 (AU$354) | AU$349 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (AU$1,472) | AU$2,021 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (AU$1,135) | AU$1,397 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 61 (AU$244) | AU$337 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (AU$63) | AU$70 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 114 (AU$458) | AU$628 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (AU$137) | AU$206 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.506 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 30% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Manama | Darwin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (AU$68) | AU$143 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (AU$90) | AU$118 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (AU$137) | AU$180 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (AU$131) | AU$187 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Manama | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,899 (AU$35,770) | AU$32,363 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (AU$0.78) | AU$1.65 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (AU$56) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (AU$37) | AU$21 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Manama | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.773 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (AU$24) | AU$13 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (AU$63) | AU$85 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.526 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.637 (AU$11) | AU$5.22 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.240 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.209 (AU$4.86) | AU$2.86 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.329 (AU$5.34) | AU$3.57 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.476 (AU$10) | AU$29 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 8% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (AU$64) | AU$61 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (AU$28) | AU$40 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (AU$97) | AU$162 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (AU$86) | AU$122 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.912 (AU$24) | AU$17 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (AU$7) | AU$5.40 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 280 (AU$1,125) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.039 (AU$0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (AU$119) | AU$77 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (AU$8) | AU$34 | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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