Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 37% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 27% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling592 (Dinar 1.682) | Dinar 2.453 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling748 (Dinar 2.125) | Dinar 2.500 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling376 (Dinar 1.068) | Dinar 1.272 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling119 (Dinar 0.339) | Dinar 0.576 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling226 (Dinar 0.642) | Dinar 1.090 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling117 (Dinar 0.333) | Dinar 0.391 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling718 (Dinar 2.040) | Dinar 1.324 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling275 (Dinar 0.781) | Dinar 0.765 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling109 (Dinar 0.311) | Dinar 0.287 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling238 (Dinar 0.675) | Dinar 0.710 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,579 (Dinar 4.487) | Dinar 6 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling172 (Dinar 0.488) | Dinar 0.890 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling63 (Dinar 0.178) | Dinar 0.447 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 42% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling130,395 (Dinar 371) | Dinar 617 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling56,145 (Dinar 160) | Dinar 432 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,180 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 78 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling54,933 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 364 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,400 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 285 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling5,551 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 35 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,873 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 17 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling43,448 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 130 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,014 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 44 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling985 (Dinar 2.800) | Dinar 3.592 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling1,119 (Dinar 3.181) | Dinar 2.778 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 64% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,095 (Dinar 5.954) | Dinar 17 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,759 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 25 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,660 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 34 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,773 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 31 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 15% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,467,240 (Dinar 7,012) | Dinar 9,148 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling161 (Dinar 0.457) | Dinar 0.190 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,100 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 14 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,241 (Dinar 3.527) | Dinar 9 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 50% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Nairobi | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling276 (Dinar 0.784) | Dinar 1.768 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (Dinar 3.763) | Dinar 5.870 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling351 (Dinar 0.999) | Dinar 2.448 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling366 (Dinar 1.040) | Dinar 2.533 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling493 (Dinar 1.402) | Dinar 2.161 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling140 (Dinar 0.399) | Dinar 1.133 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling157 (Dinar 0.446) | Dinar 1.286 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling791 (Dinar 2.249) | Dinar 2.424 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 47% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nairobi | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling3,930 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,586 (Dinar 4.507) | Dinar 7 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,560 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 27 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,162 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,158 (Dinar 3.291) | Dinar 6 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling290 (Dinar 0.824) | Dinar 1.808 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling260 (Dinar 0.739) | Dinar 3.000 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling45,453 (Dinar 129) | Dinar 192 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.09 (Dinar 0.012) | Dinar 0.040 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,760 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 30 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling306 (Dinar 0.869) | Dinar 1.990 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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