Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 21% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 22% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Manama | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 ($10) | $14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 ($3.18) | $4.05 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 ($1.63) | $0.92 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 ($3.09) | $3.46 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 ($1.29) | $3.90 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 ($6) | $4.36 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 ($2.71) | $3.58 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 ($1.06) | $1.92 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 ($3.48) | $2.85 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 ($18) | $14 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 ($2.01) | $2.14 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 ($0.86) | $2.11 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 25% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Manama | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 395 ($1,048) | $1,731 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 ($917) | $1,133 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 ($275) | $167 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 ($921) | $1,028 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 ($605) | $748 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 ($93) | $110 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 ($26) | $45 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 ($346) | $240 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 ($116) | $77 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 ($7) | $23 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 5% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Manama | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 ($47) | $58 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 ($53) | $54 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 ($90) | $99 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 ($112) | $113 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 29% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Manama | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,996 ($18,557) | $21,861 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 ($0.52) | $0.63 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 ($37) | $55 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.445 ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Manama | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 ($4.69) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 ($16) | $14 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 ($39) | $128 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.448 ($6) | $5.46 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 ($5.76) | $3.63 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 ($5.73) | $4.54 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 ($3.00) | $3.39 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.286 ($3.41) | $1.63 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.453 ($7) | $20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 10% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 ($35) | $47 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($19) | $27 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 ($73) | $135 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 ($52) | $67 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 ($16) | $10 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 ($5.46) | $5.22 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 ($8) | $5.33 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 192 ($509) | $429 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.024 ($0.06) | $0.26 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 ($69) | $40 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.907 ($5.06) | $7 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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