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Manama vs. Kathmandu Cost of Living Summary

Manama is 2.7 times more expensive than Kathmandu.

Restaurants: pay 2.1 times more in Manama
Groceries: pay 74.4% more in Manama
Transportation: pay 75.3% more in Manama
Housing: pay 4.8 times more in Manama
Childcare: pay 3.4 times more in Manama
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.9 times more in Manama
Clothing: pay 2.1 times more in Manama

The cost of housing, childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, clothing, and transportation in Manama are more expensive than in Kathmandu. Notably, housing, childcare, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Manama.

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Manama vs. Kathmandu Cost Breakdown

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pay 2.1 times more for restaurants

	Kathmandu	Manama
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$1.76 NPR268.75	$6.63 BHD2.500	+276.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.34 NPR967.51	$7.43 BHD2.800	+17.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.54 NPR82.69	$0.80 BHD0.300	+48.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.17 NPR25.97	$0.33 BHD0.130	+96.5%
Average			+109.5%

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pay 74.4% more for groceries

	Kathmandu	Manama
Bread 1 loaf	$0.55 NPR83.66	$1.13 BHD0.420	+105.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.49 NPR685.60	$3.36 BHD1.270	-25.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.16 NPR481.44	$6.23 BHD2.350	+97.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.77 NPR269.63	$2.54 BHD0.960	+43.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.40 NPR213.89	$3.21 BHD1.210	+128.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.97 NPR148.50	$1.12 BHD0.420	+15.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.45 NPR69.11	$0.97 BHD0.360	+113.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.54 NPR82.80	$0.78 BHD0.290	+43.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.30 NPR45.85	$0.59 BHD0.220	+95.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.22 NPR33.35	$0.44 BHD0.170	+103.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.29 NPR44.47	$0.58 BHD0.220	+98.8%
Average			+74.4%

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pay 75.3% more for transportation

	Kathmandu	Manama
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.57 NPR697.05	$2.09 BHD0.790	-54.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$10.57 NPR1,612.51	$31.83 BHD12.000	+201.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$31,715.30 NPR5M	$34,479.19 BHD12,997.100	+8.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.39 NPR2,042.52	$32.89 BHD12.400	+145.6%
Average			+75.3%

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pay 4.8 times more for housing

	Kathmandu	Manama
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$8.25 NPR1,258.25	$40.27 BHD15.180	+388.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$179.99 NPR27,453.17	$803.25 BHD302.790	+346.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$93.92 NPR14,325.67	$544.92 BHD205.410	+480.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$23.92 NPR3,647.92	$96.16 BHD36.250	+302.1%
Average			+379.2%

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pay 3.4 times more for childcare

	Kathmandu	Manama
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$80.28 NPR12,245.76	$306.00 BHD115.350	+281.1%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$3,085.67 NPR471K	$8,971.22 BHD3,381.750	+190.7%
Average			+235.9%

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pay 2.9 times more for entertainment and sports

	Kathmandu	Manama
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.61 NPR397.75	$7.96 BHD3.000	+205.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.78 NPR272.14	$5.26 BHD1.980	+194.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.82 NPR430.00	$5.97 BHD2.250	+111.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$21.82 NPR3,328.40	$71.13 BHD26.810	+226.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$3.17 NPR483.75	$10.61 BHD4.000	+234.5%
Average			+194.4%

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pay 2.1 times more for clothing

	Kathmandu	Manama
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$22.91 NPR3,493.78	$48.07 BHD18.120	+109.9%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$26.63 NPR4,061.15	$59.49 BHD22.420	+123.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$56.89 NPR8,676.86	$86.20 BHD32.490	+51.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$36.56 NPR5,576.61	$88.52 BHD33.370	+142.1%
Average			+106.7%

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