Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | + 94% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.594 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (Dinar 4.800) | Dinar 2.684 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Dinar 3.035) | Dinar 1.271 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (Dinar 0.408) | Dinar 0.594 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (Dinar 1.915) | Dinar 1.076 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (Dinar 1.897) | Dinar 0.430 | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Dinar 3.563) | Dinar 1.769 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 (Dinar 1.897) | Dinar 0.818 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (Dinar 0.718) | Dinar 0.318 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (Dinar 1.186) | Dinar 0.909 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (Dinar 1.072) | Dinar 0.810 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (Dinar 0.803) | Dinar 0.385 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,224 (Dinar 1,215) | Dinar 563 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,480 (Dinar 935) | Dinar 387 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 88 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,463 (Dinar 929) | Dinar 353 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,691 (Dinar 637) | Dinar 261 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 61 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 14 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 (Dinar 133) | Dinar 114 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 34 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (Dinar 5.960) | Dinar 3.196 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.506 | + 357% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 17 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 20 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 33 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 34 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,573 (Dinar 10,395) | Dinar 8,899 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (Dinar 0.475) | Dinar 0.195 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 14 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dinar 2.551) | Dinar 1.773 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dinar 5.730) | Dinar 6 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 18 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dinar 3.403) | Dinar 2.526 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.99 (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 2.315 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dinar 2.331) | Dinar 2.355 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (Dinar 2.335) | Dinar 1.064 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (Dinar 1.005) | Dinar 1.568 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.534 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 16 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 24 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 21 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dinar 5.568) | Dinar 5.912 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (Dinar 2.063) | Dinar 2.006 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dinar 2.736) | Dinar 3.032 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $355 (Dinar 134) | Dinar 280 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Dinar 0.066) | Dinar 0.039 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 30 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (Dinar 4.621) | Dinar 2.238 | + 106% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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