- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Malaysia
- Manama
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 44% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.000 (RM23) | RM15 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.121 (RM24) | RM10 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.130 (RM13) | RM9 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.858 (RM10) | RM6 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.940 (RM11) | RM4.75 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.630 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.250 (RM14) | RM35 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.880 (RM10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.340 (RM15) | RM3.55 | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.670 (RM8) | RM12 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (RM88) | RM78 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.909 (RM10) | RM3.00 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.400 (RM4.55) | RM3.28 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 85% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 607 (RM6,909) | RM1,135 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 516 (RM5,868) | RM525 | + 1018% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 22 (RM245) | RM165 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 300 (RM3,414) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (RM2,750) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 11 (RM122) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (RM184) | RM136 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (RM1,616) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (RM416) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.959 (RM34) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.445 (RM28) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 21 (RM234) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (RM211) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (RM325) | RM212 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (RM356) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 5% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,290 (RM105,720) | RM109,250 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (RM1.14) | RM1.96 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (RM142) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.366 (RM38) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 76% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.820 (RM21) | RM16 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.967 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (RM168) | RM30 | + 461% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.702 (RM31) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.633 (RM19) | RM8 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.616 (RM18) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.932 (RM11) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.065 (RM12) | RM8 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.147 (RM36) | RM14 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 11% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (RM141) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (RM68) | RM23 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 11 (RM129) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (RM205) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (RM100) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.340 (RM15) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.000 (RM23) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dinar 101 (RM1,149) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (RM0.46) | RM0.24 | + 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (RM256) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (RM11) | RM13 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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MYR
/
BHD
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 36% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM4,482
(Dinar 394)
in Manama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,300
in Alor Star.
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