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Turkey

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Manama vs. Ankara Cost of Living Summary

Manama is 6.6% more expensive than Ankara.

Restaurants: pay 41.8% less in Manama
Groceries: pay 18.5% more in Manama
Transportation: pay 7.8% more in Manama
Housing: pay 30.0% more in Manama
Childcare: pay 49.0% less in Manama
Entertainment and Sports: pay 23.3% more in Manama
Clothing: pay 2.9% less in Manama

The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and transportation in Manama are more expensive than in Ankara. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Manama.

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Manama vs. Ankara Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Manama instead of Ankara, you would:

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pay 41.8% less for restaurants

	Ankara	Manama
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.16 TRY503.16	$5.30 BHD2.010	-47.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.65 TRY478.00	$7.43 BHD2.810	-23.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.72 TRY84.98	$0.86 BHD0.330	-49.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.74 TRY36.56	$0.31 BHD0.120	-58.5%
Average			-41.8%

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pay 18.5% more for groceries

	Ankara	Manama
Bread 1 loaf	$0.98 TRY48.46	$1.08 BHD0.410	+10.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.14 TRY254.34	$4.33 BHD1.640	-15.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.51 TRY223.24	$5.35 BHD2.030	+18.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.70 TRY133.60	$2.27 BHD0.860	-16.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.48 TRY122.71	$2.95 BHD1.120	+18.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.89 TRY44.08	$1.06 BHD0.400	+19.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.01 TRY49.94	$1.04 BHD0.390	+2.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.59 TRY29.44	$0.87 BHD0.330	+46.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 TRY38.43	$0.64 BHD0.240	-17.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.29 TRY14.49	$0.47 BHD0.180	+59.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.26 TRY12.66	$0.63 BHD0.240	+146.9%
Average			+18.5%

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pay 7.8% more for transportation

	Ankara	Manama
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.38 TRY266.59	$2.53 BHD0.960	-53.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$12.19 TRY603.79	$37.13 BHD14.060	+204.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$48,777.71 TRY2M	$37,115.81 BHD14,058.540	-23.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.82 TRY387.43	$32.88 BHD12.460	+320.2%
Average			+7.8%

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pay 30.0% more for housing

	Ankara	Manama
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.61 TRY871.98	$35.14 BHD13.310	+99.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$760.78 TRY37,669.21	$995.34 BHD377.010	+30.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$572.06 TRY28,324.97	$645.13 BHD244.360	+12.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$72.14 TRY3,572.03	$117.06 BHD44.340	+62.3%
Average			+30.0%

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pay 49.0% less for childcare

	Ankara	Manama
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,048.06 TRY51,893.40	$489.38 BHD185.370	-53.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$19,763.76 TRY979K	$11,017.71 BHD4,173.230	-44.3%
Average			-49.0%

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pay 23.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Ankara	Manama
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.08 TRY251.58	$6.63 BHD2.510	+30.5%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.09 TRY202.61	$4.94 BHD1.870	+20.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.24 TRY110.70	$5.30 BHD2.010	+137.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$72.15 TRY3,572.44	$62.98 BHD23.860	-12.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.13 TRY402.53	$10.61 BHD4.020	+30.5%
Average			+23.3%

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pay 2.9% less for clothing

	Ankara	Manama
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$53.73 TRY2,660.46	$51.08 BHD19.350	-4.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$48.06 TRY2,379.65	$57.58 BHD21.810	+19.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.21 TRY5,209.19	$87.84 BHD33.270	-16.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$95.84 TRY4,745.43	$89.50 BHD33.900	-6.6%
Average			-2.9%

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