Cost of living comparison

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

compared to

Manama, Bahrain

Manama vs. Port Moresby Cost of Living Summary

Manama is 18.2% more expensive than Port Moresby.

Restaurants: pay 25.6% less in Manama
Groceries: pay 27.5% less in Manama
Transportation: pay 43.9% more in Manama
Housing: pay 35.9% less in Manama
Childcare: pay 48.6% more in Manama
Entertainment and Sports: pay 95.1% more in Manama
Clothing: pay 28.7% more in Manama

The cost of entertainment and sports, childcare, transportation, and clothing in Manama are more expensive than in Port Moresby. Expenses including housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Manama. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in Manama.

Manama vs. Port Moresby Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Manama instead of Port Moresby, you would:

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pay 25.6% less for restaurants

	Port Moresby	Manama
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$12.38 PGK51.59	$6.86 BHD2.580	-44.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.43 PGK30.96	$7.12 BHD2.680	-4.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.80 PGK3.32	$0.85 BHD0.320	+7.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.89 PGK3.71	$0.35 BHD0.130	-60.6%
Average			-25.6%

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pay 27.5% less for groceries

	Port Moresby	Manama
Bread 1 loaf	$1.49 PGK6.19	$1.42 BHD0.530	-4.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.20 PGK9.16	$3.72 BHD1.400	+69.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.01 PGK29.23	$6.73 BHD2.540	-4.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.68 PGK15.35	$2.62 BHD0.990	-28.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.28 PGK13.65	$3.01 BHD1.130	-8.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.56 PGK6.48	$1.06 BHD0.400	-31.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.19 PGK4.98	$0.94 BHD0.350	-21.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.74 PGK7.26	$0.78 BHD0.290	-55.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.02 PGK8.42	$0.53 BHD0.200	-73.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.57 PGK6.55	$0.37 BHD0.140	-76.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 PGK5.69	$0.45 BHD0.170	-67.4%
Average			-27.5%

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pay 43.9% more for transportation

	Port Moresby	Manama
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.29 PGK17.87	$2.07 BHD0.780	-51.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$16.69 PGK69.54	$34.28 BHD12.920	+105.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,877.21 PGK107,829.80	$36,920.22 BHD13,917.480	+42.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$22.04 PGK91.84	$39.43 BHD14.860	+78.9%
Average			+43.9%

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pay 35.9% less for housing

	Port Moresby	Manama
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$309.54 PGK1,289.83	$40.00 BHD15.080	-87.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,346.03 PGK9,775.88	$765.66 BHD288.620	-67.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$609.17 PGK2,538.39	$540.84 BHD203.870	-11.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$78.11 PGK325.49	$95.46 BHD35.980	+22.2%
Average			-35.9%

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pay 48.6% more for childcare

	Port Moresby	Manama
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$494.23 PGK2,059.43	$364.26 BHD137.310	-26.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,498.59 PGK18,745.53	$10,054.17 BHD3,790.030	+123.5%
Average			+48.6%

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pay 95.1% more for entertainment and sports

	Port Moresby	Manama
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.48 PGK10.32	$8.00 BHD3.020	+223.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.83 PGK7.64	$5.38 BHD2.030	+193.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.48 PGK31.16	$6.46 BHD2.440	-13.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$45.19 PGK188.32	$67.98 BHD25.630	+50.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.67 PGK36.12	$10.55 BHD3.980	+21.7%
Average			+95.1%

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pay 28.7% more for clothing

	Port Moresby	Manama
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$39.25 PGK163.55	$49.67 BHD18.720	+26.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.57 PGK185.74	$72.52 BHD27.340	+62.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$64.38 PGK268.28	$85.71 BHD32.310	+33.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$98.43 PGK410.17	$90.98 BHD34.300	-7.6%
Average			+28.7%

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