- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Canada
- Manama
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.000 (C$7) | C$14 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.458 (C$9) | C$8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.130 (C$3.95) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.858 (C$3.00) | C$2.38 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.940 (C$3.29) | C$4.08 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.630 (C$2.20) | C$2.62 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.250 (C$4.37) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.880 (C$3.08) | C$3.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.340 (C$4.68) | C$2.90 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.670 (C$2.34) | C$2.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (C$27) | C$16 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.909 (C$3.18) | C$2.31 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.400 (C$1.40) | C$1.76 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 607 (C$2,122) | C$1,186 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 516 (C$1,802) | C$982 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 22 (C$75) | C$117 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 300 (C$1,049) | C$919 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (C$845) | C$695 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 11 (C$38) | C$64 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (C$496) | C$392 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (C$128) | C$111 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.959 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.105 (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 21 (C$72) | C$61 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (C$65) | C$41 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (C$100) | C$95 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (C$109) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,290 (C$32,472) | C$22,684 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (C$0.35) | C$1.19 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (C$44) | C$47 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.366 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.820 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.967 (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (C$51) | C$85 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.702 (C$9) | C$7 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.633 (C$5.71) | C$3.90 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.616 (C$5.65) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.932 (C$3.26) | C$3.21 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.065 (C$3.72) | C$2.46 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.147 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (C$44) | C$43 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (C$21) | C$27 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 11 (C$37) | C$84 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (C$63) | C$93 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (C$31) | C$9 | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.340 (C$4.68) | C$5.44 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.000 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dinar 101 (C$353) | C$141 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (C$79) | C$34 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (C$3.50) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 498 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,293
(Dinar 942)
in Manama.
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