Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (Dinar 3.841) | Dinar 6 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32 lei (Dinar 2.601) | Dinar 3.436 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (Dinar 1.123) | Dinar 1.135 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Dinar 0.668) | Dinar 0.757 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 1.370 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (Dinar 0.863) | Dinar 0.430 | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (Dinar 2.020) | Dinar 1.769 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.45 lei (Dinar 0.450) | Dinar 0.818 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.57 lei (Dinar 0.377) | Dinar 0.318 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.42 lei (Dinar 0.447) | Dinar 1.736 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (Dinar 2.363) | Dinar 8 | - 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 0.810 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.50 lei (Dinar 0.289) | Dinar 0.385 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952 lei (Dinar 326) | Dinar 727 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,397 lei (Dinar 198) | Dinar 336 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 681 lei (Dinar 56) | Dinar 131 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,249 lei (Dinar 186) | Dinar 353 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,612 lei (Dinar 133) | Dinar 261 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (Dinar 28) | Dinar 61 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (Dinar 2.938) | Dinar 11 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,402 lei (Dinar 116) | Dinar 141 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 594 lei (Dinar 49) | Dinar 34 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 lei (Dinar 3.736) | Dinar 3.196 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 lei (Dinar 3.670) | Dinar 2.709 | + 35% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 333 lei (Dinar 27) | Dinar 22 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 192 lei (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 389 lei (Dinar 32) | Dinar 40 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 422 lei (Dinar 35) | Dinar 40 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,205 lei (Dinar 9,510) | Dinar 8,899 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Dinar 0.554) | Dinar 0.195 | + 184% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 91 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 14 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (Dinar 2.195) | Dinar 9 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Dinar 2.370) | Dinar 1.773 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (Dinar 2.598) | Dinar 6 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 251 lei (Dinar 21) | Dinar 18 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (Dinar 1.963) | Dinar 2.526 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (Dinar 1.348) | Dinar 2.315 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (Dinar 1.954) | Dinar 2.355 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (Dinar 0.590) | Dinar 1.064 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (Dinar 1.371) | Dinar 1.568 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 lei (Dinar 4.915) | Dinar 2.534 | + 94% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 136 lei (Dinar 11) | Dinar 21 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (Dinar 5.318) | Dinar 10 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 170 lei (Dinar 14) | Dinar 24 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 197 lei (Dinar 16) | Dinar 44 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 lei (Dinar 2.782) | Dinar 5.912 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 lei (Dinar 1.068) | Dinar 2.560 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (Dinar 1.030) | Dinar 3.319 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,935 lei (Dinar 325) | Dinar 280 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (Dinar 0.039) | Dinar 0.039 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 198 lei (Dinar 16) | Dinar 34 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (Dinar 1.985) | Dinar 4.467 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 506 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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