Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 30% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Manama | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 6 (€15) | €19 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.436 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.135 (€2.78) | €5.86 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.757 (€1.85) | €1.68 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.370 (€3.35) | €4.82 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.430 (€1.05) | €3.20 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.769 (€4.33) | €6 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.818 (€2.00) | €2.23 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.318 (€0.78) | €1.78 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.736 (€4.25) | €1.58 | + 169% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (€20) | €7 | + 180% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.810 (€1.98) | €3.07 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (€0.94) | €2.31 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Manama | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 727 (€1,778) | €2,824 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 336 (€823) | €2,103 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 131 (€319) | €287 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 353 (€863) | €1,707 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 261 (€638) | €1,322 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 61 (€149) | €186 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (€27) | €42 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 141 (€346) | €319 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (€84) | €186 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.709 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 22 (€55) | €99 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (€50) | €32 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (€97) | €94 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 (€98) | €113 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 54% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,899 (€21,769) | €24,196 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (€0.48) | €2.02 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (€34) | €89 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (€22) | €27 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 9% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Manama | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.773 (€4.34) | €4.74 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (€15) | €13 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (€43) | €38 | + 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.526 (€6) | €4.59 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.315 (€5.66) | €4.04 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.355 (€5.76) | €4.18 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.064 (€2.60) | €2.01 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.568 (€3.84) | €2.20 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.534 (€6) | €32 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
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Manama | Amsterdam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 21 (€52) | €49 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 10 (€25) | €26 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (€59) | €124 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 44 (€108) | €75 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.912 (€14) | €14 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.560 (€6) | €3.44 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.319 (€8) | €5.45 | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 280 (€684) | €613 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.039 (€0.10) | €0.08 | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 34 (€84) | €47 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 4.467 (€11) | €9 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 343 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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