Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 47% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (Dinar 2.512) | Dinar 6 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (Dinar 1.807) | Dinar 3.436 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (Dinar 0.806) | Dinar 1.135 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (Dinar 0.381) | Dinar 0.757 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (Dinar 0.548) | Dinar 1.370 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (Dinar 1.319) | Dinar 0.430 | + 207% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (Dinar 2.163) | Dinar 1.769 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (Dinar 0.567) | Dinar 0.818 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (Dinar 0.179) | Dinar 0.318 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (Dinar 0.339) | Dinar 1.736 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (Dinar 3.208) | Dinar 8 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (Dinar 0.610) | Dinar 0.810 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (Dinar 0.203) | Dinar 0.385 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 32% 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 131,408 (Dinar 535) | Dinar 727 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (Dinar 324) | Dinar 336 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 131 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (Dinar 315) | Dinar 353 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (Dinar 176) | Dinar 261 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 61 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (Dinar 2.245) | Dinar 11 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 141 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 34 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (Dinar 3.692) | Dinar 3.196 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (Dinar 4.042) | Dinar 2.709 | + 49% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 22 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 40 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 40 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 11% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (Dinar 14,132) | Dinar 8,899 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (Dinar 0.218) | Dinar 0.195 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 14 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (Dinar 2.364) | Dinar 9 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 35% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (Dinar 2.122) | Dinar 1.773 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (Dinar 3.491) | Dinar 6 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 18 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (Dinar 2.217) | Dinar 2.526 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (Dinar 1.196) | Dinar 2.315 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (Dinar 1.240) | Dinar 2.355 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (Dinar 0.777) | Dinar 1.064 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (Dinar 0.654) | Dinar 1.568 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (Dinar 4.292) | Dinar 2.534 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 48% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Moscow | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 21 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (Dinar 4.405) | Dinar 10 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 24 | + 145% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 44 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (Dinar 2.867) | Dinar 5.912 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (Dinar 1.206) | Dinar 2.560 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (Dinar 1.355) | Dinar 3.319 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (Dinar 235) | Dinar 280 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (Dinar 0.012) | Dinar 0.039 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 34 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (Dinar 0.794) | Dinar 4.467 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,017 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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