Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 16% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.893 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.939 (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.198 (€2.62) | €4.12 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.616 (€1.35) | €1.23 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.164 (€2.54) | €4.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.485 (€1.06) | €1.54 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.432 (€5.31) | €4.69 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.023 (€2.23) | €1.50 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.399 (€0.87) | €0.98 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.310 (€2.86) | €1.30 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (€14) | €10 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.756 (€1.65) | €2.01 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.326 (€0.71) | €0.62 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 42% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 410 (€895) | €592 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (€755) | €430 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 104 (€226) | €121 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (€758) | €424 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (€498) | €315 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (€77) | €82 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (€22) | €20 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (€285) | €379 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (€96) | €111 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (€39) | €78 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (€43) | €22 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (€74) | €80 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (€93) | €89 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 28% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,939 (€15,155) | €20,726 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (€0.43) | €1.58 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€33) | €30 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 4.427 (€10) | €21 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (€3.86) | €3.14 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 14 (€31) | €31 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.447 (€5.34) | €3.64 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (€4.74) | €4.30 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (€4.72) | €3.74 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (€2.47) | €1.84 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.287 (€2.81) | €2.07 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.571 (€5.61) | €9 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 6% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (€29) | €26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€16) | €15 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (€60) | €45 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (€43) | €45 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€13) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.060 (€4.50) | €3.80 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (€7) | €3.87 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (€417) | €434 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.028 (€0.06) | €0.36 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (€63) | €41 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.054 (€4.49) | €4.66 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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