Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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New York City | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Dinar 4.383) | Dinar 3.436 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Dinar 2.373) | Dinar 1.135 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (Dinar 0.501) | Dinar 0.757 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (Dinar 2.085) | Dinar 1.370 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Dinar 2.320) | Dinar 0.430 | + 439% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Dinar 2.866) | Dinar 1.769 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (Dinar 1.604) | Dinar 0.818 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (Dinar 0.782) | Dinar 0.318 | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (Dinar 1.242) | Dinar 1.736 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (Dinar 1.123) | Dinar 0.810 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (Dinar 1.107) | Dinar 0.385 | + 188% | |
Housing | + 162% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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New York City | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (Dinar 1,862) | Dinar 727 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (Dinar 1,212) | Dinar 336 | + 260% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 131 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (Dinar 1,475) | Dinar 353 | + 318% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (Dinar 924) | Dinar 261 | + 255% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 61 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 11 | + 114% | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (Dinar 125) | Dinar 141 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 34 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (Dinar 5.941) | Dinar 3.196 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.709 | + 264% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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New York City | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 22 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 20 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 40 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 40 | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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New York City | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (Dinar 10,439) | Dinar 8,899 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (Dinar 0.379) | Dinar 0.195 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 14 | + 273% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 9 | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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New York City | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dinar 3.162) | Dinar 1.773 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 18 | + 138% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (Dinar 3.825) | Dinar 2.526 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (Dinar 1.836) | Dinar 2.315 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dinar 2.800) | Dinar 2.355 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 1.064 | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (Dinar 0.953) | Dinar 1.568 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.534 | + 383% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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New York City | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 21 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 10 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 24 | + 395% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 44 | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.912 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (Dinar 2.043) | Dinar 2.560 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (Dinar 3.699) | Dinar 3.319 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (Dinar 238) | Dinar 280 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (Dinar 0.256) | Dinar 0.039 | + 549% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 34 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.467 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 103% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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