Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.453 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Dinar 3.448) | Dinar 2.500 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.39 (Dinar 1.652) | Dinar 1.272 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Dinar 0.352) | Dinar 0.576 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.05 (Dinar 1.523) | Dinar 1.090 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (Dinar 1.146) | Dinar 0.391 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dinar 2.338) | Dinar 1.324 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (Dinar 1.600) | Dinar 0.765 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 0.287 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (Dinar 0.988) | Dinar 0.710 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Dinar 4.663) | Dinar 6 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.56 (Dinar 0.962) | Dinar 0.890 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (Dinar 1.011) | Dinar 0.447 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,903 (Dinar 1,093) | Dinar 617 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,862 (Dinar 701) | Dinar 432 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 78 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,565 (Dinar 589) | Dinar 364 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,198 (Dinar 451) | Dinar 285 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 35 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 17 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $221 (Dinar 83) | Dinar 130 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 44 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dinar 4.201) | Dinar 3.592 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.778 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 17 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 25 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 34 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 31 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,761 (Dinar 10,448) | Dinar 9,148 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (Dinar 0.375) | Dinar 0.190 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 14 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 9 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dinar 3.316) | Dinar 1.768 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.870 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 15 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Dinar 3.113) | Dinar 2.448 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (Dinar 1.657) | Dinar 2.533 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (Dinar 1.932) | Dinar 2.161 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.11 (Dinar 1.925) | Dinar 1.133 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (Dinar 0.908) | Dinar 1.286 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.424 | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 16 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 27 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 20 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Dinar 5.145) | Dinar 6 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.08 (Dinar 1.911) | Dinar 1.808 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (Dinar 2.093) | Dinar 3.000 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $375 (Dinar 141) | Dinar 192 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (Dinar 0.113) | Dinar 0.040 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 30 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dinar 3.097) | Dinar 1.990 | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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