Cost of living in Manama
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.86
BHD2.580
|
$2.64
-
$15.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.12
BHD2.680
|
$6.59
-
$7.91
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.85
BHD0.320
|
$0.66
-
$1.58
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.35
BHD0.130
|
$0.26
-
$0.66
|
Manama - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.42
BHD0.530
|
$0.79
-
$3.96
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.72
BHD1.400
|
$1.32
-
$9.23
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.73
BHD2.540
|
$4.79
-
$9.98
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.62
BHD0.990
|
$1.58
-
$4.75
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.01
BHD1.130
|
$1.56
-
$6.58
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.06
BHD0.400
|
$0.72
-
$1.79
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.94
BHD0.350
|
$0.72
-
$2.39
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.78
BHD0.290
|
$0.48
-
$2.39
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.53
BHD0.200
|
$0.31
-
$0.90
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.37
BHD0.140
|
$0.18
-
$0.54
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.45
BHD0.170
|
$0.24
-
$0.72
|
Manama - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.07
BHD0.780
|
$1.40
-
$2.50
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$34.28
BHD12.910
|
$31.65
-
$39.56
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,920.22
BHD13,899.130
|
$30,459.18
-
$36,920.22
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$39.43
BHD14.840
|
$23.73
-
$72.52
|
Manama - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$40.00
BHD15.060
|
$29.01
-
$52.74
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$765.66
BHD288.240
|
$527.43
-
$1,318.58
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$540.84
BHD203.610
|
$395.57
-
$1,054.86
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$95.46
BHD35.940
|
$73.84
-
$201.67
|
Manama - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$364.26
BHD137.130
|
$131.86
-
$791.15
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,054.17
BHD3,785.030
|
$4,483.17
-
$15,822.95
|
Manama - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
BHD3.010
|
$6.59
-
$15.82
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.38
BHD2.030
|
$3.96
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.46
BHD2.430
|
$5.01
-
$6.59
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$67.98
BHD25.590
|
$26.37
-
$118.67
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.55
BHD3.970
|
$7.91
-
$13.19
|
Manama - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.67
BHD18.700
|
$26.37
-
$79.11
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$72.52
BHD27.300
|
$26.37
-
$105.49
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.71
BHD32.270
|
$47.47
-
$105.49
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$90.98
BHD34.250
|
$79.11
-
$105.49
|
Manama - Cost of clothing
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