Cost of living in Oslo (Norway) is 47% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oslo (Norway) is 104% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oslo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 230 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.453 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 126 (Dinar 4.504) | Dinar 2.500 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (Dinar 2.571) | Dinar 1.272 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 21 (Dinar 0.760) | Dinar 0.576 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 55 (Dinar 1.948) | Dinar 1.090 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 42 (Dinar 1.491) | Dinar 0.391 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (Dinar 2.138) | Dinar 1.324 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (Dinar 1.026) | Dinar 0.765 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 22 (Dinar 0.767) | Dinar 0.287 | + 167% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 34 (Dinar 1.202) | Dinar 0.710 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 191 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (Dinar 1.239) | Dinar 0.890 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (Dinar 0.968) | Dinar 0.447 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Oslo (Norway) is 34% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oslo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 24,406 (Dinar 869) | Dinar 617 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,774 (Dinar 633) | Dinar 432 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,576 (Dinar 92) | Dinar 78 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 14,127 (Dinar 503) | Dinar 364 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,760 (Dinar 383) | Dinar 285 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,336 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 35 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 400 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 17 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 3,728 (Dinar 133) | Dinar 130 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,449 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 44 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 109 (Dinar 3.895) | Dinar 3.592 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 342 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.778 | + 338% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Oslo (Norway) is 7% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oslo | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 908 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 17 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 486 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 25 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 915 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,148 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 31 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Oslo (Norway) is 84% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oslo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 361,694 (Dinar 12,883) | Dinar 9,148 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (Dinar 0.770) | Dinar 0.190 | + 305% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 810 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 14 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr 253 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 9 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Oslo (Norway) is 11% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oslo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 49 (Dinar 1.760) | Dinar 1.768 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 93 (Dinar 3.324) | Dinar 5.870 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 775 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 15 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 37 (Dinar 1.318) | Dinar 2.448 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 37 (Dinar 1.326) | Dinar 2.533 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (Dinar 1.456) | Dinar 2.161 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 21 (Dinar 0.760) | Dinar 1.133 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 24 (Dinar 0.871) | Dinar 1.286 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 444 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 2.424 | + 553% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Oslo (Norway) is 16% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oslo | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 678 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 16 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 307 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,135 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 27 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 901 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 20 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 152 (Dinar 5.427) | Dinar 6 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (Dinar 1.680) | Dinar 1.808 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (Dinar 3.249) | Dinar 3.000 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 4,434 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 192 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.30 (Dinar 0.046) | Dinar 0.040 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 471 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 144 (Dinar 5.120) | Dinar 1.990 | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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