Manama vs Singapore Cost of Living
Manama (Bahrain) · Overall index 44.4 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 76% more expensive than Manama.
- Rent in Singapore is 169% more expensive than in Manama.
- Transport in Singapore is 71% more expensive than in Manama.
| Item | Manama | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +169% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,036 | $2,802 | +170% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $757 | $1,887 | +149% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,110 | $6,049 | +187% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,278 | $3,490 | +173% |
| Groceries | +53% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.71 | $1.1 | +55% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.46 | $3.89 | +58% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.76 | $4.33 | +57% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.83 | $3.94 | +39% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.98 | $12.9 | +62% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.38 | $12.2 | +65% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $11.7 | $19.3 | +65% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.34 | $4.93 | +48% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.17 | $1.96 | +68% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.92 | $4.02 | +38% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.64 | $5.53 | +52% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.93 | $2.84 | +47% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.76 | $2.66 | +51% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.48 | $2.3 | +55% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.55 | $2.14 | +38% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.44 | $14.8 | +57% |
| Transport | +71% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.32 | $2.23 | +69% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $55 | $99.1 | +80% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.22 | $3.23 | +45% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.97 | $1.75 | +80% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.45 | $0.78 | +73% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $13,489 | $24,838 | +84% |
| Dining out | +69% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.4 | $21.6 | +61% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $65.2 | $105 | +61% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.86 | $9.73 | +66% |
| Cappuccino | $2.77 | $4.28 | +55% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.5 | $2.2 | +47% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.43 | $6.69 | +95% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.01 | $7.94 | +98% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.06 | $1.82 | +72% |
| Telecom | +33% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $44.5 | $53.2 | +20% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $39.2 | $55.4 | +41% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.2 | $0.32 | +60% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.7 | $12.9 | +21% |
| Utilities & household | +61% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $96.2 | $158 | +64% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.22 | +83% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.61 | $4.04 | +55% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.76 | $1.24 | +63% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.4 | $19.2 | +55% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $52.9 | $80.6 | +52% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9 | $14.4 | +60% |
| Men's haircut | $20 | $28.1 | +41% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.8 | $24.6 | +78% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,135 | $1,858 | +64% |
3,112 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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