Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 6% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 26% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Manama | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.453 (€6) | €15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.272 (€3.12) | €3.62 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.576 (€1.41) | €1.46 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.090 (€2.67) | €3.34 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.391 (€0.96) | €2.11 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.324 (€3.25) | €5.83 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.765 (€1.88) | €2.44 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.287 (€0.70) | €1.08 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (€1.74) | €1.46 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (€15) | €7 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.890 (€2.18) | €2.45 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.447 (€1.10) | €1.47 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 65% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Manama | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 617 (€1,513) | €845 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 432 (€1,061) | €512 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 78 (€192) | €152 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 364 (€892) | €490 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 285 (€698) | €361 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (€86) | €95 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (€43) | €26 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (€320) | €292 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (€108) | €87 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 30% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Manama | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (€41) | €70 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 25 (€60) | €38 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (€83) | €49 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (€76) | €65 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 16% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Manama | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,148 (€22,434) | €14,577 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.190 (€0.47) | €1.36 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (€34) | €42 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (€23) | €31 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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| Manama | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (€4.33) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (€14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (€36) | €42 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.448 (€6) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.533 (€6) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (€5.30) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (€2.78) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.286 (€3.15) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.424 (€5.95) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 11% more expensive than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Larnaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (€39) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€17) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (€67) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (€49) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€15) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.808 (€4.43) | €2.89 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 192 (€471) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (€0.10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (€74) | €46 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.990 (€4.88) | €4.84 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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