Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 524 (Dinar 2.501) | Dinar 2.616 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 386 (Dinar 1.842) | Dinar 2.540 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 219 (Dinar 1.045) | Dinar 1.271 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 90 (Dinar 0.430) | Dinar 0.594 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 136 (Dinar 0.647) | Dinar 1.076 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 231 (Dinar 1.099) | Dinar 0.403 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 489 (Dinar 2.334) | Dinar 1.769 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 121 (Dinar 0.578) | Dinar 0.760 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 58 (Dinar 0.277) | Dinar 0.282 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (Dinar 0.395) | Dinar 0.710 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 883 (Dinar 4.212) | Dinar 6 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 146 (Dinar 0.698) | Dinar 0.986 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 53 (Dinar 0.253) | Dinar 0.414 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 16% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 119,352 (Dinar 569) | Dinar 594 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 70,870 (Dinar 338) | Dinar 387 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,747 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 88 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 78,720 (Dinar 375) | Dinar 366 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 44,432 (Dinar 212) | Dinar 282 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 8,873 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 61 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 504 (Dinar 2.406) | Dinar 16 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 25,718 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 114 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,719 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 34 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 725 (Dinar 3.458) | Dinar 3.196 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,518 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.506 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,444 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 17 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,378 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 22 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 9,203 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 34 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 11,902 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 33 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,748,280 (Dinar 13,107) | Dinar 8,899 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (Dinar 0.254) | Dinar 0.195 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,734 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 14 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 643 (Dinar 3.066) | Dinar 9 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 444 (Dinar 2.118) | Dinar 1.773 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 723 (Dinar 3.450) | Dinar 5.870 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,239 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 431 (Dinar 2.055) | Dinar 2.526 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 303 (Dinar 1.444) | Dinar 2.637 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 317 (Dinar 1.511) | Dinar 2.240 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 115 (Dinar 0.550) | Dinar 1.209 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 166 (Dinar 0.793) | Dinar 1.329 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,454 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.476 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,107 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 16 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 941 (Dinar 4.486) | Dinar 7 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,217 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 24 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,760 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 21 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 628 (Dinar 2.993) | Dinar 5.912 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 284 (Dinar 1.353) | Dinar 1.816 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 388 (Dinar 1.852) | Dinar 3.032 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 74,673 (Dinar 356) | Dinar 280 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.83 (Dinar 0.014) | Dinar 0.039 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,351 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 30 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 196 (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 2.086 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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