- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Canada
- Manama
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.000 (C$7) | C$15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.667 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.130 (C$3.78) | C$5.69 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.767 (C$2.56) | C$2.17 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.940 (C$3.14) | C$4.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.630 (C$2.11) | C$2.90 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.250 (C$4.18) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.880 (C$2.94) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.340 (C$4.48) | C$3.31 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.670 (C$2.24) | C$3.07 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (C$26) | C$16 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.783 (C$2.62) | C$2.51 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.400 (C$1.34) | C$2.07 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 607 (C$2,031) | C$1,576 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 516 (C$1,725) | C$1,122 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 22 (C$72) | C$109 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 300 (C$1,003) | C$1,019 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (C$808) | C$774 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 11 (C$36) | C$66 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (C$54) | C$40 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 161 (C$537) | C$377 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (C$141) | C$98 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.890 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.750 (C$9) | C$23 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 21 (C$69) | C$59 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (C$62) | C$40 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (C$96) | C$93 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (C$105) | C$92 | + 13% | |
| 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 9,290 (C$31,075) | C$22,749 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (C$0.33) | C$1.26 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (C$50) | C$65 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.467 (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.818 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (C$21) | C$20 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.341 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.612 (C$5.39) | C$3.72 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.665 (C$5.57) | C$2.83 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.056 (C$3.53) | C$3.09 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.187 (C$3.97) | C$2.46 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (C$41) | C$46 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (C$20) | C$26 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 15 (C$51) | C$101 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (C$60) | C$87 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (C$23) | C$9 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.340 (C$4.48) | C$5.53 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.000 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 212 (C$708) | C$549 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (C$75) | C$35 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 799 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,848
(Dinar 1,150)
in Manama.
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