Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (C$4.02) | C$5.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (C$2.07) | C$1.98 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (C$3.91) | C$4.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (C$1.63) | C$3.04 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (C$3.44) | C$4.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (C$1.34) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (C$4.40) | C$3.41 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (C$21) | C$19 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (C$2.54) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (C$1.09) | C$1.93 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (C$1,376) | C$2,136 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (C$1,162) | C$1,241 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (C$348) | C$133 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (C$1,166) | C$1,120 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (C$766) | C$806 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (C$118) | C$66 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (C$438) | C$311 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (C$147) | C$97 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (C$60) | C$60 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (C$67) | C$39 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (C$142) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (C$23,309) | C$22,935 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (C$51) | C$67 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (C$5.94) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (C$20) | C$22 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (C$48) | C$77 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (C$8) | C$6 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (C$3.80) | C$3.11 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (C$4.32) | C$2.46 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (C$45) | C$52 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (C$24) | C$26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (C$92) | C$117 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (C$20) | C$9 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (C$11) | C$7 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (C$641) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (C$97) | C$35 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.054 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 109 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,092 (Dinar 1,516) in Manama.
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