Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 183% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey)
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| Food | + 176% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 176% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.149 (150TL) | 40TL | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.835 (135TL) | 60TL | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.256 (60TL) | 50TL | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.585 (28TL) | 8TL | + 248% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.090 (52TL) | 20TL | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.436 (21TL) | 10TL | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.585 (123TL) | 40TL | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.028 (49TL) | 10TL | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.374 (18TL) | 10TL | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.328 (63TL) | 21TL | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (329TL) | 100TL | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.890 (42TL) | 10TL | + 324% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.303 (14TL) | 3.00TL | + 381% | |
| Housing | + 677% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 677% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 395 (18,822TL) | 2,000TL | + 841% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 346 (16,482TL) | 1,500TL | + 999% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (3,977TL) | 300TL | + 1226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 347 (16,543TL) | 1,500TL | + 1003% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 228 (10,873TL) | 1,000TL | + 987% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (1,679TL) | 400TL | + 320% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 14 (660TL) | 60TL | + 1001% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (6,215TL) | 3,000TL | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (2,092TL) | 650TL | + 222% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (171TL) | 35TL | + 389% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (132TL) | 100TL | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 408% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 408% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Turhal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 20 (941TL) | 240TL | + 292% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (944TL) | 150TL | + 529% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 41 (1,957TL) | 600TL | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 42 (2,020TL) | 300TL | + 573% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 20% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,996 (333,366TL) | 250,000TL | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.196 (9TL) | 8TL | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (660TL) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 6 (307TL) | 173TL | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 120% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (84TL) | 120TL | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (280TL) | 80TL | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (702TL) | 300TL | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.448 (117TL) | 30TL | + 289% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.171 (103TL) | 60TL | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (103TL) | 22TL | + 368% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (54TL) | 10TL | + 445% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.286 (61TL) | 40TL | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.424 (116TL) | 50TL | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 210% more expensive than in Turhal (Turkey) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Turhal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (635TL) | 200TL | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (337TL) | 60TL | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (1,303TL) | 180TL | + 624% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (934TL) | 240TL | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (290TL) | 35TL | + 729% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.130 (102TL) | 35TL | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.146 (150TL) | 38TL | + 296% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 192 (9,149TL) | 4,000TL | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.024 (1.17TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (1,035TL) | 50TL | + 1970% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.545 (74TL) | 18TL | + 309% | |
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TOTAL | + 183% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 50 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2022.
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