Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.023 (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.772 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (C$4.21) | C$5.84 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.648 (C$2.27) | C$1.85 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.122 (C$3.94) | C$4.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.461 (C$1.62) | C$3.04 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.556 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (C$3.59) | C$4.24 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.384 (C$1.35) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (C$4.60) | C$3.41 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (C$26) | C$18 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.730 (C$2.56) | C$2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (C$1.35) | C$1.93 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (C$1,784) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 364 (C$1,279) | C$1,241 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 91 (C$318) | C$133 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (C$1,222) | C$1,120 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 245 (C$858) | C$806 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 30 (C$105) | C$66 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (C$36) | C$50 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 136 (C$479) | C$322 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (C$163) | C$96 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.669 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.066 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (C$62) | C$61 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (C$69) | C$38 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (C$126) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 (C$141) | C$112 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,431 (C$22,570) | C$22,935 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.188 (C$0.66) | C$1.39 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (C$54) | C$67 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.440 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.719 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.636 (C$20) | C$22 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (C$53) | C$77 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.397 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (C$8) | C$3.78 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.116 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.085 (C$3.81) | C$3.11 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.269 (C$4.45) | C$2.46 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.512 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (C$49) | C$50 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (C$25) | C$27 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (C$90) | C$117 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (C$82) | C$94 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.920 (C$21) | C$9 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.079 (C$7) | C$5.25 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (C$11) | C$6 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (C$670) | C$647 | + 4% | |
| 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 36 (C$125) | C$36 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.974 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 337 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,375 (Dinar 1,816) in Manama.
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