Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 16% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (R$ 56) | R$ 35 | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (R$ 17) | R$ 30 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 124% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (R$ 35) | R$ 30 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (R$ 5.80) | R$ 10 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (R$ 19) | R$ 60 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (R$ 91) | R$ 120 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (R$ 4.72) | R$ 3.00 | + 57% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 15% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (R$ 5,946) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (R$ 5,019) | R$ 1,450 | + 246% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (R$ 1,502) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (R$ 5,038) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (R$ 3,311) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (R$ 511) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (R$ 143) | R$ 70 | + 104% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (R$ 1,893) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (R$ 637) | R$ 300 | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (R$ 52) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (R$ 40) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 146% | |||
Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 146% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (R$ 258) | R$ 80 | + 223% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (R$ 288) | R$ 60 | + 379% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (R$ 495) | R$ 500 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (R$ 615) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 18% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (R$ 100,693) | R$ 15,000 | + 571% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (R$ 2.83) | R$ 4.46 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (R$ 219) | R$ 227 | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (R$ 64) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 11% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (R$ 85) | R$ 50 | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (R$ 208) | R$ 300 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (R$ 36) | R$ 20 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (R$ 31) | R$ 36 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (R$ 37) | R$ 60 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 44% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (R$ 193) | R$ 200 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 103) | R$ 80 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (R$ 396) | R$ 300 | + 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (R$ 284) | R$ 80 | + 255% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (R$ 88) | R$ 80 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 199% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (R$ 46) | R$ 5.00 | + 813% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (R$ 2,769) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (R$ 0.41) | R$ 0.50 | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (R$ 419) | R$ 300 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.054 (R$ 30) | R$ 5.00 | + 496% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 20,478 (Dinar 1,411) in Manama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 18,000 in Paulinia.
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