Cost of living comparison

Senegal

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Bahrain

Manama vs. Dakar Cost of Living Summary

Manama is 2.4% cheaper than Dakar.

Restaurants: pay 23.3% less in Manama
Groceries: pay 16.2% less in Manama
Transportation: pay 41.6% less in Manama
Housing: pay 20.6% more in Manama
Childcare: pay 27.0% more in Manama
Entertainment and Sports: pay 64.4% more in Manama
Clothing: pay 1.5% more in Manama

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

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Manama vs. Dakar Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 23.3% less for restaurants

	Dakar	Manama
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.12 F CFA2,990	$5.30 BHD2.010	+3.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$11.10 F CFA6,478	$7.43 BHD2.810	-33.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.22 F CFA715	$0.86 BHD0.330	-29.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 F CFA511	$0.31 BHD0.120	-65.0%
Average			-23.3%

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pay 16.2% less for groceries

	Dakar	Manama
Bread 1 loaf	$0.73 F CFA424	$1.08 BHD0.410	+49.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$8.68 F CFA5,066	$4.33 BHD1.640	-50.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.67 F CFA5,646	$5.35 BHD2.030	-44.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.47 F CFA1,442	$2.27 BHD0.860	-8.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.08 F CFA2,385	$2.95 BHD1.120	-27.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 F CFA849	$1.06 BHD0.400	-27.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.86 F CFA501	$1.04 BHD0.390	+20.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.32 F CFA768	$0.87 BHD0.330	-34.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.79 F CFA463	$0.64 BHD0.240	-18.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.62 F CFA362	$0.47 BHD0.180	-24.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.43 F CFA249	$0.63 BHD0.240	+48.3%
Average			-16.2%

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pay 41.6% less for transportation

	Dakar	Manama
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.27 F CFA3,659	$2.53 BHD0.960	-59.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$76.82 F CFA44,847	$37.13 BHD14.060	-51.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$50,357.24 F CFA29M	$37,115.81 BHD14,058.540	-26.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$19.20 F CFA11,212	$32.88 BHD12.460	+71.2%
Average			-41.6%

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pay 20.6% more for housing

	Dakar	Manama
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$46.36 F CFA27,068	$35.14 BHD13.310	-24.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$810.84 F CFA473K	$995.34 BHD377.010	+22.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$431.19 F CFA252K	$645.13 BHD244.360	+49.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$155.27 F CFA90,649	$117.06 BHD44.340	-24.6%
Average			+20.6%

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pay 27.0% more for childcare

	Dakar	Manama
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$321.49 F CFA188K	$489.38 BHD185.370	+52.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,398.32 F CFA6M	$11,017.71 BHD4,173.230	+6.0%
Average			+27.0%

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pay 64.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Dakar	Manama
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.56 F CFA1,495	$6.63 BHD2.510	+158.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.37 F CFA1,968	$4.94 BHD1.870	+46.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.13 F CFA1,246	$5.30 BHD2.010	+148.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$44.81 F CFA26,161	$62.98 BHD23.860	+40.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.54 F CFA4,983	$10.61 BHD4.020	+24.3%
Average			+64.4%

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pay 1.5% more for clothing

	Dakar	Manama
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$58.04 F CFA33,885	$51.08 BHD19.350	-12.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$45.52 F CFA26,576	$57.58 BHD21.810	+26.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$85.35 F CFA49,830	$87.84 BHD33.270	+2.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$96.73 F CFA56,474	$89.50 BHD33.900	-7.5%
Average			+1.5%

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