Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Kuwait City, Kuwait
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (Dinar 3.115) | Dinar 3.545 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (Dinar 2.352) | Dinar 2.296 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (Dinar 0.959) | Dinar 1.206 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (Dinar 0.493) | Dinar 0.501 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (Dinar 0.931) | Dinar 0.856 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 0.495 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (Dinar 1.946) | Dinar 1.652 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (Dinar 0.819) | Dinar 0.725 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (Dinar 0.320) | Dinar 0.428 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (Dinar 1.048) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (Dinar 5.043) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (Dinar 0.605) | Dinar 0.345 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (Dinar 0.261) | Dinar 0.263 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 19% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (Dinar 328) | Dinar 524 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (Dinar 277) | Dinar 317 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 32 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (Dinar 278) | Dinar 312 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (Dinar 183) | Dinar 196 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 63 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 71 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 31 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (Dinar 2.874) | Dinar 3.072 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (Dinar 2.223) | Dinar 4.825 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 13% more expensive than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 14 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 31 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 30 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (Dinar 5,553) | Dinar 5,192 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (Dinar 0.156) | Dinar 0.148 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 11 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (Dinar 3.543) | Dinar 7 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 11% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (Dinar 1.414) | Dinar 1.800 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (Dinar 4.697) | Dinar 9 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (Dinar 1.958) | Dinar 1.739 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (Dinar 1.737) | Dinar 1.079 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (Dinar 1.729) | Dinar 1.466 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (Dinar 0.906) | Dinar 1.053 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (Dinar 1.030) | Dinar 0.865 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (Dinar 2.057) | Dinar 3.331 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 12% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Dinar 5.682) | Dinar 6 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 74 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 22 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (Dinar 4.875) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (Dinar 1.649) | Dinar 1.525 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (Dinar 2.518) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 157 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (Dinar 0.023) | Dinar 0.057 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 19 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.960 (Dinar 1.568) | Dinar 1.182 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 372 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 10% cheaper than in Kuwait City (Kuwait)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Dinar 1,500 in Kuwait City you would need to make just about Dinar 1,355 (Dinar 1,693) in Manama.
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