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Manila vs. Manama Cost of Living Summary

Manila is 27.8% cheaper than Manama.

Restaurants: pay 4.4% less in Manila
Groceries: pay 25.1% more in Manila
Transportation: pay 36.4% less in Manila
Housing: pay 46.5% less in Manila
Childcare: pay 1.3% more in Manila
Entertainment and Sports: pay 52.1% less in Manila
Clothing: pay 25.7% less in Manila

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

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Manila vs. Manama Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 4.4% less for restaurants

	Manama	Manila
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$5.30 BHD2.010	$5.58 ₱351.45	+5.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.43 BHD2.810	$3.98 ₱251.03	-46.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.86 BHD0.330	$1.40 ₱88.36	+62.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 BHD0.120	$0.85 ₱53.31	+176.2%
Average			-4.4%

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pay 25.1% more for groceries

	Manama	Manila
Bread 1 loaf	$1.08 BHD0.410	$1.44 ₱90.93	+33.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.33 BHD1.640	$3.89 ₱244.77	-10.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.35 BHD2.030	$7.23 ₱455.56	+35.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.27 BHD0.860	$2.28 ₱143.70	+0.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.95 BHD1.120	$2.18 ₱137.50	-25.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.06 BHD0.400	$1.49 ₱93.83	+40.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.04 BHD0.390	$0.85 ₱53.49	-18.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.87 BHD0.330	$1.36 ₱85.76	+56.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.64 BHD0.240	$0.83 ₱51.97	+28.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.47 BHD0.180	$1.03 ₱64.97	+121.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.63 BHD0.240	$1.20 ₱75.72	+90.3%
Average			+25.1%

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pay 36.4% less for transportation

	Manama	Manila
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.53 BHD0.960	$4.96 ₱312.22	+96.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$37.13 BHD14.060	$12.75 ₱803.31	-65.7%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,115.81 BHD14,058.540	$21,359.52 ₱1M	-42.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$32.88 BHD12.460	$2.54 ₱160.16	-92.3%
Average			-36.4%

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pay 46.5% less for housing

	Manama	Manila
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$35.14 BHD13.310	$24.14 ₱1,520.93	-31.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$995.34 BHD377.010	$543.82 ₱34,257.78	-45.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$645.13 BHD244.360	$281.50 ₱17,733.05	-56.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$117.06 BHD44.340	$94.04 ₱5,924.32	-19.7%
Average			-46.5%

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pay 1.3% more for childcare

	Manama	Manila
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$489.38 BHD185.370	$619.65 ₱39,034.94	+26.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$11,017.71 BHD4,173.230	$8,932.60 ₱563K	-18.9%
Average			+1.3%

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pay 52.1% less for entertainment and sports

	Manama	Manila
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$6.63 BHD2.510	$1.20 ₱75.31	-82.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.94 BHD1.870	$2.55 ₱160.66	-48.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.30 BHD2.010	$3.11 ₱195.81	-41.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$62.98 BHD23.860	$42.86 ₱2,700.12	-31.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.61 BHD4.020	$6.77 ₱426.76	-36.1%
Average			-52.1%

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pay 25.7% less for clothing

	Manama	Manila
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$51.08 BHD19.350	$58.27 ₱3,670.68	+14.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$57.58 BHD21.810	$27.47 ₱1,730.75	-52.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$87.84 BHD33.270	$76.69 ₱4,830.90	-12.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$89.50 BHD33.900	$57.51 ₱3,623.11	-35.7%
Average			-25.7%

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