Cost of living in Manila (Philippines) is 31% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 14% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Manila | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php245 (Dinar 1.698) | Dinar 2.453 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php202 (Dinar 1.402) | Dinar 2.500 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (Dinar 0.896) | Dinar 1.272 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php95 (Dinar 0.662) | Dinar 0.576 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php123 (Dinar 0.856) | Dinar 1.090 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php86 (Dinar 0.596) | Dinar 0.391 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php188 (Dinar 1.305) | Dinar 1.324 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php162 (Dinar 1.121) | Dinar 0.765 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php109 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 0.287 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (Dinar 0.479) | Dinar 0.710 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php508 (Dinar 3.520) | Dinar 6 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php112 (Dinar 0.777) | Dinar 0.890 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php71 (Dinar 0.491) | Dinar 0.447 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Manila | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php88,862 (Dinar 616) | Dinar 617 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php42,934 (Dinar 298) | Dinar 432 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,362 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 78 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,620 (Dinar 212) | Dinar 364 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php16,084 (Dinar 112) | Dinar 285 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,828 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 35 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php2,052 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 17 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php15,988 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 130 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,012 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 44 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php376 (Dinar 2.610) | Dinar 3.592 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php423 (Dinar 2.932) | Dinar 2.778 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Manila | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,220 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 17 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,672 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 25 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,028 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 34 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,823 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 31 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Manila | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,195,200 (Dinar 8,290) | Dinar 9,148 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php76 (Dinar 0.525) | Dinar 0.190 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php677 (Dinar 4.695) | Dinar 14 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php155 (Dinar 1.077) | Dinar 9 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Manila | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php247 (Dinar 1.716) | Dinar 1.768 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php463 (Dinar 3.211) | Dinar 5.870 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php986 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php221 (Dinar 1.530) | Dinar 2.448 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php135 (Dinar 0.939) | Dinar 2.533 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php154 (Dinar 1.067) | Dinar 2.161 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php88 (Dinar 0.610) | Dinar 1.133 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php108 (Dinar 0.751) | Dinar 1.286 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php347 (Dinar 2.405) | Dinar 2.424 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 37% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Manila | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,017 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php688 (Dinar 4.771) | Dinar 7 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,531 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 27 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,613 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 20 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php321 (Dinar 2.227) | Dinar 6 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php168 (Dinar 1.165) | Dinar 1.808 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php75 (Dinar 0.523) | Dinar 3.000 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (Dinar 188) | Dinar 192 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (Dinar 0.057) | Dinar 0.040 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,823 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 30 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php145 (Dinar 1.009) | Dinar 1.990 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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