Cost of living in Hiroshima is 2% lower than in Manama (without rent).
Rent in Hiroshima is 38% cheaper than in Manama.
Cost of living including rent in Hiroshima is 21% lower than in Manama.
Food in Hiroshima is 3% cheaper than in Manama.
Transport in Hiroshima is 13% more expensive than in Manama.
| Hiroshima | Manama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hiroshima | Manama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.54 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.6 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.22 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.42 $ | 7.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.14 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.11 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.02 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.34 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.69 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.15 $ | 19.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.64 $ | 6.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.1 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.1 $ | 34.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.15 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.1 $ | 47.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.1 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.44 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.04 $ | 2.81 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.44 $ | 3.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.4 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.2 $ | 40.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 257 $ | 497 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 498 $ | 1,097 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 432 $ | 706 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 767 $ | 1,650 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,276 $ | 2,471 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,477 $ | 1,550 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,735 $ | 2,207 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 1.51 % | 7.41 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Haircut | 7.16 $ | 4.83 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 51.4 $ | 93.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 47.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 178 $ | 436 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,209 $ | 10,026 $ |