Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oxford | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (Dinar 5.636) | Dinar 2.453 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.69 (Dinar 2.644) | Dinar 2.500 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.21 (Dinar 1.490) | Dinar 1.272 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (Dinar 0.415) | Dinar 0.576 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.71 (Dinar 1.258) | Dinar 1.090 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (Dinar 0.884) | Dinar 0.391 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.00 (Dinar 1.858) | Dinar 1.324 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (Dinar 0.930) | Dinar 0.765 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.13 (Dinar 0.524) | Dinar 0.287 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.85 (Dinar 0.860) | Dinar 0.710 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (Dinar 3.813) | Dinar 6 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.61 (Dinar 0.748) | Dinar 0.890 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 0.447 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 15% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oxford | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,555 (Dinar 723) | Dinar 617 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,169 (Dinar 543) | Dinar 432 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £125 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 78 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,169 (Dinar 543) | Dinar 364 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £926 (Dinar 430) | Dinar 285 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £72 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 35 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 17 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £376 (Dinar 175) | Dinar 130 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £59 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 44 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (Dinar 3.350) | Dinar 3.592 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (Dinar 5.996) | Dinar 2.778 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oxford | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 17 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 25 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 34 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oxford | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,931 (Dinar 10,196) | Dinar 9,148 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.48 (Dinar 0.690) | Dinar 0.190 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £62 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 14 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 9 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oxford | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.31 (Dinar 1.539) | Dinar 1.768 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (Dinar 3.791) | Dinar 5.870 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 15 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.10 (Dinar 1.906) | Dinar 2.448 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (Dinar 0.752) | Dinar 2.533 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (Dinar 1.302) | Dinar 2.161 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (Dinar 0.959) | Dinar 1.133 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.82 (Dinar 0.847) | Dinar 1.286 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.424 | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Oxford | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 16 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 27 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 20 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (Dinar 3.805) | Dinar 6 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.78 (Dinar 1.293) | Dinar 1.808 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (Dinar 2.085) | Dinar 3.000 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £420 (Dinar 195) | Dinar 192 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (Dinar 0.073) | Dinar 0.040 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 30 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (Dinar 4.476) | Dinar 1.990 | + 125% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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