Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 27% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Manama or in Stockholm? You can help!
Improve the prices for Manama! Improve the prices for Stockholm!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 568 prices entered by 75 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Stockholm | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (Dinar 5.268) | Dinar 6 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (Dinar 3.657) | Dinar 3.436 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 kr (Dinar 2.809) | Dinar 1.135 | + 148% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (Dinar 0.584) | Dinar 0.757 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 49 kr (Dinar 1.798) | Dinar 1.370 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (Dinar 1.529) | Dinar 0.430 | + 255% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (Dinar 2.079) | Dinar 1.769 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (Dinar 1.054) | Dinar 0.818 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (Dinar 0.574) | Dinar 0.318 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (Dinar 0.751) | Dinar 1.736 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118 kr (Dinar 4.276) | Dinar 8 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (Dinar 0.889) | Dinar 0.810 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 kr (Dinar 0.674) | Dinar 0.385 | + 75% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 23% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Stockholm | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,741 kr (Dinar 864) | Dinar 727 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,228 kr (Dinar 591) | Dinar 336 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,404 kr (Dinar 51) | Dinar 131 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,165 kr (Dinar 552) | Dinar 353 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,356 kr (Dinar 377) | Dinar 261 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 414 kr (Dinar 15) | Dinar 61 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 336 kr (Dinar 12) | Dinar 11 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,740 kr (Dinar 136) | Dinar 141 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 952 kr (Dinar 35) | Dinar 34 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 76 kr (Dinar 2.767) | Dinar 3.196 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 kr (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.709 | + 211% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Stockholm | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (Dinar 31) | Dinar 22 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (Dinar 37) | Dinar 40 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (Dinar 55) | Dinar 40 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 115% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Stockholm | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,530 kr (Dinar 12,864) | Dinar 8,899 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 kr (Dinar 0.703) | Dinar 0.195 | + 260% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 970 kr (Dinar 35) | Dinar 14 | + 153% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 285 kr (Dinar 10) | Dinar 9 | + 14% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 22% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Stockholm | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (Dinar 2.821) | Dinar 1.773 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (Dinar 3.729) | Dinar 6 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 249 kr (Dinar 9) | Dinar 18 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (Dinar 1.306) | Dinar 2.526 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (Dinar 1.316) | Dinar 2.315 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (Dinar 1.269) | Dinar 2.355 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (Dinar 1.014) | Dinar 1.064 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (Dinar 0.658) | Dinar 1.568 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.534 | + 411% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 16% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Stockholm | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 557 kr (Dinar 20) | Dinar 21 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 317 kr (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (Dinar 40) | Dinar 24 | + 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (Dinar 34) | Dinar 44 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (Dinar 5.237) | Dinar 5.912 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (Dinar 1.584) | Dinar 2.560 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 kr (Dinar 2.689) | Dinar 3.319 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (Dinar 210) | Dinar 280 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (Dinar 0.068) | Dinar 0.039 | + 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (Dinar 16) | Dinar 34 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (Dinar 2.550) | Dinar 4.467 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 568 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.03639
BHD
/
SEK
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 28% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Seoul is about the same as in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Glasgow is 48% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least Dinar 2,658 (73,038 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Dinar 2,100 in Manama.
Do you live in Manama? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Burgas (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Perugia (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Milan (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Munich (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Grenoble (France)
Prices recently added
- Public transport in New York City costs $134 (22 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Windsor costs C$15 (about 1 hour ago)
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Eugene, Oregon costs $40 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in San Jose, Costa Rica costs ₡ 500,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 kg of rice in Governador Valadares costs R$ 35 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Saipan costs $10 (about 4 hours ago)