Cost of living in Manama is 23% higher than in Bandar Seri Begawan (without rent).
Rent in Manama is 10% more expensive than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Cost of living including rent in Manama is 16% higher than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Food in Manama is 7% more expensive than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Transport in Manama is 152% more expensive than in Bandar Seri Begawan.
| Manama | Bandar Seri Begawan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Manama | Bandar Seri Begawan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.61 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.9 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.11 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.93 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.22 $ | 3.5 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.84 $ | 0.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.66 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 7.37 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.4 $ | 24.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.37 $ | 12.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.8 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 47.3 $ | 24.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.1 $ | 38.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.49 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.01 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.81 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.42 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 37.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 58.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.4 $ | 51.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 497 $ | 474 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,097 $ | 1,048 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 706 $ | 628 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,650 $ | 1,377 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,471 $ | 4,049 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,550 $ | 2,954 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,207 $ | 2,341 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.41 % | 3.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.2 $ | 47 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 5.34 $ |
| Haircut | 4.83 $ | 8.02 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.5 $ | 99.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.9 $ | 49.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 436 $ | 133 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,026 $ | 14,109 $ |