Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs N'Djamena, Chad
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 41% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (5,629 Franc) | 12,027 Franc | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (4,250 Franc) | 6,707 Franc | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (1,733 Franc) | 2,625 Franc | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (891 Franc) | 1,436 Franc | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (1,683 Franc) | 1,296 Franc | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (702 Franc) | 1,267 Franc | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (3,517 Franc) | 5,875 Franc | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (1,479 Franc) | 3,953 Franc | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (578 Franc) | 1,850 Franc | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (1,895 Franc) | 1,794 Franc | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (9,113 Franc) | 13,816 Franc | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (1,093 Franc) | 2,424 Franc | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (471 Franc) | 972 Franc | - 52% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 46% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (592,586 Franc) | 1,385,790 Franc | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (500,195 Franc) | 1,110,320 Franc | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (149,728 Franc) | 148,827 Franc | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (502,052 Franc) | 799,729 Franc | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (329,968 Franc) | 484,129 Franc | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (50,950 Franc) | 67,347 Franc | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (14,244 Franc) | 39,022 Franc | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (188,619 Franc) | 379,738 Franc | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (63,488 Franc) | 149,436 Franc | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (5,194 Franc) | 11,661 Franc | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (4,017 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 36% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (25,759 Franc) | 67,500 Franc | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (28,658 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (49,282 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (61,306 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 78% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (10,034,884 Franc) | 62,627,200 Franc | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (282 Franc) | 536 Franc | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (21,808 Franc) | 98,900 Franc | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (6,402 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 10% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (2,556 Franc) | 3,848 Franc | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (8,488 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (20,690 Franc) | 10,667 Franc | + 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (3,538 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (3,139 Franc) | 2,522 Franc | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (3,125 Franc) | 3,075 Franc | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (1,638 Franc) | 3,487 Franc | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (1,861 Franc) | 1,925 Franc | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (3,717 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 16% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (19,251 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (10,267 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (39,469 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (28,343 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (8,810 Franc) | 6,176 Franc | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (2,979 Franc) | 2,857 Franc | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (4,550 Franc) | 1,983 Franc | + 129% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (275,994 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (41 Franc) | 60 Franc | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (41,779 Franc) | 82,865 Franc | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.054 (2,971 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 197% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 53% cheaper than in N'Djamena (Chad)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 4,250,000 Franc in N'Djamena you would need to make just about 1,980,108 Franc (Dinar 1,369) in Manama.
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