Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 93% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 104% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 104% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.126 (49 lei) | 23 lei | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.950 (35 lei) | 18 lei | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.256 (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.647 (8 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.090 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.436 (5.18 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.585 (31 lei) | 13 lei | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.983 (12 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.377 (4.48 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.328 (16 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 377% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (82 lei) | 25 lei | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.890 (11 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.303 (3.60 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 173% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 405 (4,815 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 328 (3,902 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 78 (931 lei) | 509 lei | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 342 (4,064 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (2,713 lei) | 820 lei | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (419 lei) | 292 lei | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (112 lei) | 28 lei | + 299% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (1,551 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (522 lei) | 322 lei | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (43 lei) | 24 lei | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (33 lei) | 13 lei | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 68% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (235 lei) | 108 lei | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (236 lei) | 154 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 38 (452 lei) | 241 lei | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (564 lei) | 306 lei | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 28% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,996 (83,187 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.196 (2.33 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (133 lei) | 81 lei | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (77 lei) | 20 lei | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 95% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Manama | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (21 lei) | 28 lei | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (70 lei) | 29 lei | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (175 lei) | 99 lei | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.448 (29 lei) | 12 lei | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.533 (30 lei) | 12 lei | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (26 lei) | 15 lei | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (13 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.286 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.424 (29 lei) | 19 lei | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 119% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (188 lei) | 57 lei | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (84 lei) | 39 lei | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (325 lei) | 93 lei | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 30 (354 lei) | 80 lei | + 341% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (72 lei) | 15 lei | + 370% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.293 (27 lei) | 6 lei | + 324% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (37 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 632% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 192 (2,283 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.024 (0.29 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (258 lei) | 132 lei | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.549 (18 lei) | 18 lei | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 93% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 74 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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