Cost of living in Braga (Portugal) is 18% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Braga (Portugal) is 9% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Braga | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (Dinar 3.321) | Dinar 2.453 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 2.718) | Dinar 2.500 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.04 (Dinar 1.232) | Dinar 1.272 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (Dinar 0.336) | Dinar 0.576 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (Dinar 1.163) | Dinar 1.090 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (Dinar 0.568) | Dinar 0.391 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.84 (Dinar 1.557) | Dinar 1.324 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (Dinar 0.590) | Dinar 0.765 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (Dinar 0.330) | Dinar 0.287 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Dinar 0.380) | Dinar 0.710 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 (Dinar 1.982) | Dinar 6 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (Dinar 0.796) | Dinar 0.890 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (Dinar 0.281) | Dinar 0.447 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Braga (Portugal) is 37% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Braga | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €749 (Dinar 304) | Dinar 617 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €594 (Dinar 241) | Dinar 432 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 78 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (Dinar 242) | Dinar 364 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €517 (Dinar 210) | Dinar 285 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 35 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 17 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (Dinar 140) | Dinar 130 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 44 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 2.906) | Dinar 3.592 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Dinar 2.904) | Dinar 2.778 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Braga (Portugal) is 36% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Braga | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 25 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 34 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 31 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Braga (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Braga | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,383 (Dinar 12,328) | Dinar 9,148 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (Dinar 0.723) | Dinar 0.190 | + 281% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Braga (Portugal) is 29% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Braga | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.79 (Dinar 1.538) | Dinar 1.768 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 (Dinar 2.086) | Dinar 5.870 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 15 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (Dinar 1.517) | Dinar 2.448 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (Dinar 1.435) | Dinar 2.533 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (Dinar 1.382) | Dinar 2.161 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (Dinar 0.494) | Dinar 1.133 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (Dinar 0.832) | Dinar 1.286 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (Dinar 4.505) | Dinar 2.424 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Braga (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Braga | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 16 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (Dinar 4.777) | Dinar 7 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 27 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.71 (Dinar 2.316) | Dinar 6 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.08 (Dinar 0.845) | Dinar 1.808 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.86 (Dinar 0.756) | Dinar 3.000 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €518 (Dinar 210) | Dinar 192 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (Dinar 0.108) | Dinar 0.040 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (Dinar 2.074) | Dinar 1.990 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 292 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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