Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.271 (C$4.53) | C$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.594 (C$2.12) | C$1.98 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.076 (C$3.84) | C$4.18 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.403 (C$1.44) | C$3.17 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.769 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (C$2.71) | C$4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (C$1.00) | C$3.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (C$2.53) | C$3.41 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.986 (C$3.52) | C$2.48 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.414 (C$1.48) | C$1.93 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (C$2,118) | C$2,136 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (C$1,382) | C$1,257 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 88 (C$314) | C$124 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (C$1,306) | C$1,120 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (C$1,007) | C$805 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 61 (C$217) | C$66 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (C$56) | C$54 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 114 (C$406) | C$311 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (C$122) | C$97 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.506 (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (C$60) | C$60 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (C$80) | C$39 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (C$121) | C$98 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,899 (C$31,742) | C$22,942 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (C$0.70) | C$1.67 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (C$50) | C$67 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (C$33) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.773 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (C$21) | C$22 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (C$56) | C$77 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.526 (C$9) | C$6 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.637 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.240 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.209 (C$4.31) | C$3.16 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.329 (C$4.74) | C$2.46 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.476 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (C$57) | C$51 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (C$25) | C$27 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (C$86) | C$135 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (C$76) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.912 (C$21) | C$10 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (C$11) | C$7 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 280 (C$998) | C$647 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.039 (C$0.14) | C$0.24 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (C$106) | C$37 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (C$7) | C$11 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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