- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- New Zealand
- Manama
- Auckland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Manama (Bahrain) and Auckland (New Zealand)
| Food | 19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Dinar 5.900 (NZ$19.19) | NZ$19.46 | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.100 (NZ$6.83) | NZ$9.49 | 28% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Dinar 1.575 (NZ$5.12) | NZ$8.50 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.729 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$2.66 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.063 (NZ$3.46) | NZ$4.20 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.500 (NZ$1.63) | NZ$5.75 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.617 (NZ$5.26) | NZ$5.77 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.013 (NZ$3.29) | NZ$3.45 | 5% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.019 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$3.92 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.050 (NZ$3.41) | NZ$3.17 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 12.400 (NZ$40) | NZ$17.26 | 134% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.750 (NZ$2.44) | NZ$3.00 | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.309 (NZ$1.01) | NZ$2.57 | 61% |
| Housing | 13% | ||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 13% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Dinar 643 (NZ$2,091) | NZ$1,593 | 31% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 24 (NZ$78) | NZ$183 | 58% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Dinar 17.143 (NZ$56) | NZ$57 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 208 (NZ$676) | NZ$921 | 27% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Dinar 75 (NZ$244) | NZ$242 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.833 (NZ$9.21) | NZ$6.49 | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.886 (NZ$9.38) | NZ$18.13 | 48% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 21% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Dinar 26 (NZ$83) | NZ$130 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Dinar 23 (NZ$73) | NZ$81 | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Dinar 32 (NZ$103) | NZ$156 | 34% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Dinar 29 (NZ$95) | NZ$132 | 28% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 56% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 7,747 (NZ$25,192) | NZ$37,417 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.197 (NZ$0.64) | NZ$2.16 | 70% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11.700 (NZ$38) | NZ$101 | 62% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Dinar 5.079 (NZ$16.52) | NZ$23 | 29% |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 22% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Dinar 2.125 (NZ$6.91) | NZ$17.00 | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 3.200 (NZ$10.41) | NZ$9.02 | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.163 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$4.27 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.275 (NZ$4.15) | NZ$5.77 | 28% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.520 (NZ$4.94) | NZ$2.89 | 71% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.550 (NZ$5.04) | NZ$3.17 | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.944 (NZ$16.08) | NZ$25 | 35% |
| Entertainment | 2% | ||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 2% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 15.286 (NZ$50) | NZ$49 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (NZ$19.51) | NZ$32 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 12.250 (NZ$40) | NZ$107 | 63% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Dinar 44 (NZ$142) | NZ$107 | 32% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.071 (NZ$16.49) | NZ$13.67 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.500 (NZ$4.88) | NZ$4.32 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Dinar 2.357 (NZ$7.67) | NZ$7.57 | 1% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dinar 80 (NZ$261) | NZ$237 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.172 (NZ$0.56) | NZ$0.65 | 14% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Dinar 40 (NZ$130) | NZ$92 | 42% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Dinar 0.894 (NZ$2.91) | NZ$17.36 | 83% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,934 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 18% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
NZ$2,500
in Auckland
you would need to make just about NZ$2,059
(Dinar 633)
in Manama.