Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 9% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.594 (36 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.684 (27 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.271 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.594 (5.98 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.076 (11 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.430 (4.33 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.769 (18 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.818 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.318 (3.20 ₪) | 4.11 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.909 (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (63 ₪) | 41 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.810 (8 ₪) | 5.75 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.385 (3.88 ₪) | 3.40 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 83% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 563 (5,673 ₪) | 2,614 ₪ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (3,899 ₪) | 1,788 ₪ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 88 (887 ₪) | 457 ₪ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 353 (3,552 ₪) | 1,832 ₪ | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 261 (2,626 ₪) | 1,307 ₪ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 61 (612 ₪) | 291 ₪ | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (140 ₪) | 96 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 114 (1,148 ₪) | 1,669 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (344 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (32 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.506 (25 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 42% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (172 ₪) | 315 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (204 ₪) | 385 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (334 ₪) | 391 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 34 (345 ₪) | 391 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 51% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,899 (89,648 ₪) | 125,275 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (1.97 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (140 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 7 (74 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 37% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.773 (18 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (61 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (177 ₪) | 103 ₪ | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.526 (25 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.315 (23 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.355 (24 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.064 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.568 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.534 (26 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 13% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (160 ₪) | 115 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (70 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (244 ₪) | 181 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (214 ₪) | 203 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.912 (60 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.006 (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (31 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 280 (2,819 ₪) | 3,144 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.039 (0.40 ₪) | 0.66 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (299 ₪) | 216 ₪ | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.238 (23 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
10.074
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