Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 32% more expensive than in Aswan (Egypt)
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 58% more expensive than in Aswan (Egypt) | ||||
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Manama | Aswan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 6 (E£ 754) | E£ 81 | + 829% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.436 (E£ 425) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.135 (E£ 140) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.757 (E£ 94) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.370 (E£ 169) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.430 (E£ 53) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.769 (E£ 219) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.818 (E£ 101) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.318 (E£ 39) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.736 (E£ 215) | E£ 11 | + 1794% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (E£ 1,031) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.810 (E£ 100) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (E£ 48) | - | - | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 22% more expensive than in Aswan (Egypt) | ||||
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Manama | Aswan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 727 (E£ 89,841) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 336 (E£ 41,555) | E£ 2,345 | + 1672% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 131 (E£ 16,133) | E£ 492 | + 3176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 353 (E£ 43,574) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 261 (E£ 32,212) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 61 (E£ 7,504) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (E£ 1,352) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 141 (E£ 17,458) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (E£ 4,222) | E£ 1,875 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (E£ 395) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.709 (E£ 335) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Aswan (Egypt) | ||||
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Manama | Aswan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 22 (E£ 2,757) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (E£ 2,505) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (E£ 4,912) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 (E£ 4,963) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Aswan (Egypt) | ||||
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Manama | Aswan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,899 (E£ 1,099,767) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (E£ 24) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (E£ 1,722) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (E£ 1,120) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Aswan (Egypt) | ||||
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Manama | Aswan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.773 (E£ 219) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (E£ 753) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (E£ 2,167) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.526 (E£ 312) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.315 (E£ 286) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.355 (E£ 291) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.064 (E£ 131) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.568 (E£ 194) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.534 (E£ 313) | E£ 100 | + 213% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Aswan (Egypt) | ||||
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Manama | Aswan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 21 (E£ 2,642) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 10 (E£ 1,280) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (E£ 2,993) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 44 (E£ 5,454) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.912 (E£ 731) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.560 (E£ 316) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.319 (E£ 410) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 280 (E£ 34,579) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.039 (E£ 4.87) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 34 (E£ 4,241) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 4.467 (E£ 552) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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