Cost of living in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (Dinar 4.230) | Dinar 13 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (Dinar 2.809) | Dinar 3.432 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Dinar 1.420) | Dinar 1.187 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (Dinar 0.650) | Dinar 0.692 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Dinar 1.175) | Dinar 1.298 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (Dinar 0.883) | Dinar 0.769 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21 lei (Dinar 1.810) | Dinar 1.974 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei (Dinar 0.402) | Dinar 0.980 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.77 lei (Dinar 0.325) | Dinar 0.388 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.73 lei (Dinar 0.407) | Dinar 1.484 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (Dinar 2.789) | Dinar 7 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 lei (Dinar 0.836) | Dinar 1.053 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.75 lei (Dinar 0.237) | Dinar 0.259 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,228 lei (Dinar 364) | Dinar 483 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,699 lei (Dinar 232) | Dinar 319 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 579 lei (Dinar 50) | Dinar 102 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,536 lei (Dinar 218) | Dinar 341 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,894 lei (Dinar 163) | Dinar 234 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (Dinar 32) | Dinar 94 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (Dinar 3.119) | Dinar 10 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,360 lei (Dinar 117) | Dinar 104 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 lei (Dinar 36) | Dinar 35 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 lei (Dinar 4.177) | Dinar 3.577 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 lei (Dinar 5.153) | Dinar 3.133 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342 lei (Dinar 29) | Dinar 14 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 157 lei (Dinar 14) | Dinar 17 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 407 lei (Dinar 35) | Dinar 38 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 341 lei (Dinar 29) | Dinar 34 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,060 lei (Dinar 9,392) | Dinar 8,899 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (Dinar 0.633) | Dinar 0.234 | + 170% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (Dinar 2.246) | Dinar 7 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (Dinar 2.572) | Dinar 1.773 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 41 lei (Dinar 3.499) | Dinar 6 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 253 lei (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (Dinar 2.029) | Dinar 2.526 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (Dinar 1.570) | Dinar 1.873 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23 lei (Dinar 2.014) | Dinar 2.355 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (Dinar 0.646) | Dinar 1.064 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (Dinar 1.353) | Dinar 1.279 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 lei (Dinar 4.787) | Dinar 2.339 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bucharest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (Dinar 11) | Dinar 17 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 lei (Dinar 5.150) | Dinar 9 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 lei (Dinar 14) | Dinar 21 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 214 lei (Dinar 18) | Dinar 33 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (Dinar 2.852) | Dinar 5.986 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (Dinar 1.231) | Dinar 2.524 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 lei (Dinar 0.978) | Dinar 2.897 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,810 lei (Dinar 328) | Dinar 280 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (Dinar 0.055) | Dinar 0.161 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (Dinar 2.354) | Dinar 2.883 | - 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
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