Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.149 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.835 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.256 (C$4.27) | C$5.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.585 (C$1.99) | C$1.98 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.090 (C$3.71) | C$4.18 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.436 (C$1.48) | C$3.17 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.585 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.028 (C$3.49) | C$4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.374 (C$1.27) | C$3.76 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.328 (C$4.51) | C$3.41 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (C$23) | C$19 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.890 (C$3.02) | C$2.48 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.303 (C$1.03) | C$1.93 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 395 (C$1,342) | C$2,136 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (C$1,175) | C$1,241 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (C$284) | C$124 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (C$1,180) | C$1,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (C$775) | C$805 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (C$120) | C$66 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (C$47) | C$54 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (C$443) | C$311 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (C$149) | C$97 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (C$9) | C$25 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (C$67) | C$60 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (C$67) | C$39 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 41 (C$140) | C$98 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (C$144) | C$117 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,996 (C$23,775) | C$22,942 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.196 (C$0.67) | C$1.40 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (C$47) | C$67 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 9% 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 1.768 (C$6) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (C$20) | C$22 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (C$50) | C$77 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.448 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (C$3.85) | C$3.16 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.286 (C$4.37) | C$2.46 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.424 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (C$45) | C$51 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (C$24) | C$27 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (C$93) | C$135 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (C$67) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (C$21) | C$10 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.130 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (C$11) | C$7 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 192 (C$652) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.024 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 25 (C$83) | C$37 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 (C$5.04) | C$11 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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