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Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Gaziantep, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 184% | |||
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Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 184% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (57TL) | 20TL | + 192% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.583 (36TL) | 16TL | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (17TL) | 6TL | + 172% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.721 (10TL) | 2.57TL | + 293% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (18TL) | 4.97TL | + 267% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (9TL) | 4.07TL | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (33TL) | 10TL | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (15TL) | 2.79TL | + 433% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.510 (7TL) | 1.71TL | + 317% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.464 (20TL) | 7TL | + 185% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (91TL) | 29TL | + 210% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.701 (10TL) | 3.10TL | + 216% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.306 (4.29TL) | 2.17TL | + 98% | |
Housing | + 204% | |||
Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 204% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (8,224TL) | 2,700TL | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 395 (5,536TL) | 1,375TL | + 303% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (874TL) | 233TL | + 274% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 372 (5,202TL) | 1,293TL | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 220 (3,078TL) | 844TL | + 265% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (364TL) | 337TL | + 8% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (157TL) | 46TL | + 239% | |
40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (2,070TL) | 1,333TL | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (648TL) | 223TL | + 191% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (57TL) | 28TL | + 106% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.408 (34TL) | 22TL | + 57% | |
Clothes | + 272% | |||
Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 272% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (243TL) | 145TL | + 68% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (322TL) | 69TL | + 367% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (476TL) | 156TL | + 205% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (467TL) | 93TL | + 400% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,349 (88,873TL) | 117,140TL | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (2.58TL) | 5.19TL | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (235TL) | 123TL | + 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.926 (55TL) | 27TL | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 106% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (26TL) | 12TL | + 118% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (88TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (184TL) | 110TL | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.397 (34TL) | 20TL | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.843 (26TL) | 10TL | + 165% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.065 (29TL) | 10TL | + 189% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.112 (16TL) | 5.23TL | + 197% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.155 (16TL) | 7TL | + 138% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.498 (35TL) | 24TL | + 47% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 81% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (150TL) | 60TL | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (102TL) | 27TL | + 279% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 21 (296TL) | 140TL | + 112% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (275TL) | 126TL | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (90TL) | 38TL | + 138% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (28TL) | 10TL | + 172% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.054 (43TL) | 17TL | + 147% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (2,672TL) | 4,424TL | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.057 (0.80TL) | 0.33TL | + 141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (536TL) | 192TL | + 179% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (29TL) | 12TL | + 134% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 110% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 18,048TL
(Dinar 1,289)
in Manama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,600TL
in Gaziantep.
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