Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Manila, Philippines
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 37% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (Php501) | Php282 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (Php379) | Php172 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (Php154) | Php104 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (Php79) | Php87 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (Php150) | Php125 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (Php63) | Php85 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (Php313) | Php171 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (Php132) | Php170 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (Php51) | Php99 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (Php169) | Php57 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (Php812) | Php420 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (Php97) | Php87 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (Php42) | Php61 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 4% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (Php52,774) | Php76,297 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (Php44,546) | Php37,429 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (Php13,334) | Php6,334 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (Php44,711) | Php35,368 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (Php29,386) | Php19,750 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (Php4,537) | Php3,271 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Php1,269) | Php1,709 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (Php16,798) | Php16,659 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (Php5,654) | Php5,225 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (Php463) | Php308 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (Php358) | Php227 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Php2,294) | Php3,009 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Php2,552) | Php1,653 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Php4,389) | Php4,533 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (Php5,460) | Php4,116 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 6% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (Php893,673) | Php1,159,840 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (Php25) | Php50 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Php1,942) | Php1,723 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (Php570) | Php239 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 83% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (Php228) | Php167 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (Php756) | Php553 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (Php1,843) | Php780 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (Php315) | Php210 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (Php280) | Php121 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (Php278) | Php174 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (Php146) | Php69 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (Php166) | Php86 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (Php331) | Php287 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 44% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (Php1,714) | Php1,095 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Php914) | Php523 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (Php3,515) | Php1,374 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (Php2,524) | Php2,005 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (Php785) | Php328 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (Php265) | Php178 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (Php405) | Php93 | + 334% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Php24,579) | Php27,159 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (Php3.66) | Php8 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (Php3,721) | Php2,125 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.960 (Php252) | Php116 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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