Cost of living in Cork (Ireland) is 31% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Cork (Ireland) is 49% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Cork | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.453 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dinar 3.850) | Dinar 2.500 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (Dinar 1.835) | Dinar 1.272 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Dinar 0.522) | Dinar 0.576 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (Dinar 1.336) | Dinar 1.090 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (Dinar 0.991) | Dinar 0.391 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.20 (Dinar 2.113) | Dinar 1.324 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (Dinar 0.886) | Dinar 0.765 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (Dinar 0.452) | Dinar 0.287 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (Dinar 0.995) | Dinar 0.710 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Dinar 5.276) | Dinar 6 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 0.890 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (Dinar 0.417) | Dinar 0.447 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 25% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Cork | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,677 (Dinar 682) | Dinar 617 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,225 (Dinar 498) | Dinar 432 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 78 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,448 (Dinar 588) | Dinar 364 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,004 (Dinar 408) | Dinar 285 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €229 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 35 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 17 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €424 (Dinar 172) | Dinar 130 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 44 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.60 (Dinar 2.276) | Dinar 3.592 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dinar 5.194) | Dinar 2.778 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 21% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Cork | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 17 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 25 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 34 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 31 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 68% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Cork | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,004 (Dinar 11,791) | Dinar 9,148 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (Dinar 0.750) | Dinar 0.190 | + 295% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 14 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 14% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Cork | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (Dinar 2.206) | Dinar 1.768 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.870 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (Dinar 1.756) | Dinar 2.448 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (Dinar 0.971) | Dinar 2.533 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 (Dinar 1.857) | Dinar 2.161 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (Dinar 0.681) | Dinar 1.133 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.89 (Dinar 1.176) | Dinar 1.286 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.424 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 14% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Cork | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 16 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 27 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 20 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dinar 4.696) | Dinar 6 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (Dinar 1.355) | Dinar 1.808 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Dinar 2.553) | Dinar 3.000 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (Dinar 178) | Dinar 192 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Dinar 0.103) | Dinar 0.040 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 30 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (Dinar 5.979) | Dinar 1.990 | + 200% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 314 prices entered by 48 different people.
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