Cost of living in Budapest (Hungary) is 15% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 7% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,455 Ft (Dinar 3.735) | Dinar 2.453 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,502 Ft (Dinar 2.706) | Dinar 2.500 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 994 Ft (Dinar 1.075) | Dinar 1.272 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 504 Ft (Dinar 0.545) | Dinar 0.576 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,192 Ft (Dinar 1.289) | Dinar 1.090 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,292 Ft (Dinar 1.397) | Dinar 0.391 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,251 Ft (Dinar 2.434) | Dinar 1.324 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 537 Ft (Dinar 0.581) | Dinar 0.765 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ft (Dinar 0.433) | Dinar 0.287 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 Ft (Dinar 0.391) | Dinar 0.710 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,034 Ft (Dinar 2.199) | Dinar 6 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 565 Ft (Dinar 0.611) | Dinar 0.890 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 456 Ft (Dinar 0.494) | Dinar 0.447 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 35% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 382,836 Ft (Dinar 414) | Dinar 617 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 262,418 Ft (Dinar 284) | Dinar 432 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63,378 Ft (Dinar 69) | Dinar 78 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 207,881 Ft (Dinar 225) | Dinar 364 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 156,748 Ft (Dinar 169) | Dinar 285 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 37,606 Ft (Dinar 41) | Dinar 35 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,149 Ft (Dinar 5.568) | Dinar 17 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 130,576 Ft (Dinar 141) | Dinar 130 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,464 Ft (Dinar 38) | Dinar 44 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,040 Ft (Dinar 4.369) | Dinar 3.592 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,836 Ft (Dinar 3.066) | Dinar 2.778 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 28,564 Ft (Dinar 31) | Dinar 17 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,315 Ft (Dinar 13) | Dinar 25 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,084 Ft (Dinar 31) | Dinar 34 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,002 Ft (Dinar 37) | Dinar 31 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,201,100 Ft (Dinar 11,030) | Dinar 9,148 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 637 Ft (Dinar 0.689) | Dinar 0.190 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,539 Ft (Dinar 10) | Dinar 14 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,481 Ft (Dinar 4.845) | Dinar 9 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 18% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,082 Ft (Dinar 3.333) | Dinar 1.768 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,124 Ft (Dinar 4.459) | Dinar 5.870 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,151 Ft (Dinar 23) | Dinar 15 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,800 Ft (Dinar 1.946) | Dinar 2.448 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,089 Ft (Dinar 1.178) | Dinar 2.533 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,078 Ft (Dinar 1.166) | Dinar 2.161 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 669 Ft (Dinar 0.724) | Dinar 1.133 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 981 Ft (Dinar 1.061) | Dinar 1.286 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,692 Ft (Dinar 5.073) | Dinar 2.424 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 21% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Budapest | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,983 Ft (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,030 Ft (Dinar 5.439) | Dinar 7 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,059 Ft (Dinar 18) | Dinar 27 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,872 Ft (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,256 Ft (Dinar 3.521) | Dinar 6 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 779 Ft (Dinar 0.842) | Dinar 1.808 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 781 Ft (Dinar 0.845) | Dinar 3.000 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 254,040 Ft (Dinar 275) | Dinar 192 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Ft (Dinar 0.033) | Dinar 0.040 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,215 Ft (Dinar 20) | Dinar 30 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,021 Ft (Dinar 2.185) | Dinar 1.990 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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