Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dinar 3.959) | Dinar 3.436 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.47 (Dinar 2.061) | Dinar 1.135 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (Dinar 0.310) | Dinar 0.757 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.35 (Dinar 2.018) | Dinar 1.370 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.70 (Dinar 1.394) | Dinar 0.430 | + 224% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dinar 2.358) | Dinar 1.769 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.72 (Dinar 1.779) | Dinar 0.818 | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.15 (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 0.318 | + 155% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.68 (Dinar 1.008) | Dinar 1.736 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.68 (Dinar 1.012) | Dinar 0.810 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (Dinar 0.916) | Dinar 0.385 | + 138% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,798 (Dinar 1,055) | Dinar 727 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,973 (Dinar 744) | Dinar 336 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $264 (Dinar 99) | Dinar 131 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,842 (Dinar 694) | Dinar 353 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,542 (Dinar 581) | Dinar 261 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 61 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 11 | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | $259 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 141 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 34 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.196 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.709 | + 383% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 22 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 40 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 40 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,058 (Dinar 10,952) | Dinar 8,899 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.22 (Dinar 0.462) | Dinar 0.195 | + 137% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 14 | + 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (Dinar 5.812) | Dinar 9 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dinar 2.409) | Dinar 1.773 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 18 | + 129% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dinar 2.572) | Dinar 2.526 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.92 (Dinar 1.856) | Dinar 2.315 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (Dinar 1.866) | Dinar 2.355 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.35 (Dinar 1.638) | Dinar 1.064 | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (Dinar 0.858) | Dinar 1.568 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.534 | + 266% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 21 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (Dinar 138) | Dinar 24 | + 468% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 44 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Dinar 5.018) | Dinar 5.912 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (Dinar 2.010) | Dinar 2.560 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (Dinar 2.196) | Dinar 3.319 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $534 (Dinar 201) | Dinar 280 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (Dinar 0.087) | Dinar 0.039 | + 121% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 34 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dinar 3.768) | Dinar 4.467 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 409 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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