Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 24% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 27% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.594 (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.684 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.271 (AU$5.06) | AU$5.57 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.594 (AU$2.36) | AU$1.51 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.076 (AU$4.28) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.430 (AU$1.71) | AU$7 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.769 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.818 (AU$3.26) | AU$4.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.318 (AU$1.26) | AU$3.51 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.909 (AU$3.62) | AU$5.22 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (AU$25) | AU$20 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.810 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.51 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (AU$1.53) | AU$2.53 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 15% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 563 (AU$2,241) | AU$2,816 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (AU$1,540) | AU$1,690 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 88 (AU$350) | AU$208 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 353 (AU$1,403) | AU$1,721 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 261 (AU$1,037) | AU$1,079 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 61 (AU$242) | AU$180 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (AU$55) | AU$63 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 114 (AU$453) | AU$725 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (AU$136) | AU$215 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (AU$13) | AU$11 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.506 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Manama | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (AU$68) | AU$93 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (AU$81) | AU$52 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (AU$132) | AU$131 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 34 (AU$136) | AU$111 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 37% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,899 (AU$35,406) | AU$30,626 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (AU$0.78) | AU$1.79 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (AU$55) | AU$108 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (AU$29) | AU$27 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 28% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.773 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (AU$24) | AU$18 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (AU$70) | AU$70 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.526 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.315 (AU$9) | AU$5.16 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.355 (AU$9) | AU$5.53 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.064 (AU$4.23) | AU$2.93 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.568 (AU$6) | AU$4.17 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.534 (AU$10) | AU$29 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 33% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (AU$63) | AU$59 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (AU$28) | AU$36 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (AU$96) | AU$114 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (AU$85) | AU$116 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.912 (AU$24) | AU$17 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.006 (AU$8) | AU$5.00 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 280 (AU$1,113) | AU$720 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.039 (AU$0.16) | AU$1.00 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 21 (AU$82) | AU$59 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.368 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 247 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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