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Bahrain

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Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville vs. Manama Cost of Living Summary

Brazzaville is 4.4% more expensive than Manama.

Restaurants: pay 31.2% more in Brazzaville
Groceries: pay 72.5% more in Brazzaville
Transportation: pay 4.3% less in Brazzaville
Housing: pay 19.6% more in Brazzaville
Childcare: pay 89.5% less in Brazzaville
Entertainment and Sports: pay 38.5% less in Brazzaville

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

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Brazzaville vs. Manama Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 31.2% more for restaurants

	Manama	Brazzaville
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.30 BHD2.010	$8.40 FCFA4,903	+58.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.43 BHD2.810	$4.93 FCFA2,880	-33.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.86 BHD0.330	$1.60 FCFA935	+85.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 BHD0.120	$1.32 FCFA769	+329.8%
Average			+31.2%

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pay 72.5% more for groceries

	Manama	Brazzaville
Bread 1 loaf	$1.08 BHD0.410	$4.78 FCFA2,790	+340.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.33 BHD1.640	$8.09 FCFA4,722	+86.7%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.35 BHD2.030	$10.66 FCFA6,225	+99.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.27 BHD0.860	$2.93 FCFA1,713	+29.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.95 BHD1.120	$4.17 FCFA2,437	+41.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.06 BHD0.400	$1.11 FCFA648	+4.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.04 BHD0.390	$0.77 FCFA452	-25.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.87 BHD0.330	$1.65 FCFA965	+90.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.64 BHD0.240	$1.35 FCFA790	+110.1%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.47 BHD0.180	$1.19 FCFA697	+155.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.63 BHD0.240	$1.06 FCFA617	+67.4%
Average			+72.5%

Manama vs. Brazzaville - Cost of groceries

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pay 4.3% less for transportation

	Manama	Brazzaville
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.53 BHD0.960	$5.01 FCFA2,924	+98.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$37.13 BHD14.060	$23.39 FCFA13,657	-37.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,115.81 BHD14,058.540	$29,284.24 FCFA17M	-21.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$32.88 BHD12.460	$12.49 FCFA7,289	-62.0%
Average			-4.3%

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pay 19.6% more for housing

	Manama	Brazzaville
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$35.14 BHD13.310	$42.68 FCFA24,915	+21.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$995.34 BHD377.010	$1,154.87 FCFA674K	+16.0%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$645.13 BHD244.360	$450.79 FCFA263K	-30.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$117.06 BHD44.340	$631.61 FCFA369K	+439.6%
Average			+19.6%

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pay 89.5% less for childcare

	Manama	Brazzaville
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$489.38 BHD185.370	$51.21 FCFA29,898	-89.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$11,017.71 BHD4,173.230	??
Average			-89.5%

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pay 38.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Manama	Brazzaville
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$6.63 BHD2.510	$5.70 FCFA3,326	-14.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.94 BHD1.870	$3.97 FCFA2,316	-19.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.30 BHD2.010	$3.76 FCFA2,193	-29.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$62.98 BHD23.860	$25.82 FCFA15,074	-59.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.61 BHD4.020	$5.72 FCFA3,342	-46.0%
Average			-38.5%

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pay (unknown) more for clothing

	Manama	Brazzaville
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$51.08 BHD19.350	??
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$57.58 BHD21.810	??
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$87.84 BHD33.270	??
Men's business shoes (leather)	$89.50 BHD33.900	??

Manama vs. Brazzaville - Cost of clothing

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