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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.023 ($11) | $13 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.713 ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.315 ($3.49) | $4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.644 ($1.71) | $0.92 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.122 ($2.98) | $2.92 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.479 ($1.27) | $4.28 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.556 ($7) | $4.42 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 ($2.71) | $3.31 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.412 ($1.09) | $1.67 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 ($3.47) | $2.63 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 ($20) | $14 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.691 ($1.83) | $1.91 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 ($1.02) | $1.73 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 510 ($1,353) | $1,631 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 364 ($967) | $1,057 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 91 ($240) | $248 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 384 ($1,019) | $1,086 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 245 ($648) | $694 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 30 ($79) | $114 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 ($28) | $43 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 ($392) | $311 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 ($123) | $89 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.655 ($10) | $9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.066 ($5.48) | $21 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 15% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 ($47) | $44 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 ($54) | $45 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 ($95) | $91 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 ($106) | $99 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,659 ($17,661) | $18,310 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.188 ($0.50) | $0.64 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 ($41) | $46 | - 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.440 ($12) | $20 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 21% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.824 ($4.84) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.636 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 ($36) | $125 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.397 ($6) | $5.64 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 ($5.76) | $3.54 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.081 ($5.52) | $4.24 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.085 ($2.88) | $3.24 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.269 ($3.37) | $1.75 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.512 ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 ($37) | $41 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($18) | $23 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 ($68) | $220 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 ($62) | $67 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.920 ($16) | $10 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.079 ($5.51) | $4.64 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.089 ($8) | $4.84 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 ($506) | $428 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 ($0.08) | $0.26 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 ($94) | $33 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.974 ($5.24) | $7 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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