Cost of Living Comparison Between Manama and Tbilisi Cost of Living Comparison Between Manama and Tbilisi

😐 Solo nomad: Manama is 24.7% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 21.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Manama is 19.5% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 34.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.69 BHD 2.52
$10.78 ₾29.00
-37.94%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$53.3 BHD 20.06
$43.10 ₾116
23.76%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.54 BHD 2.84
$8.27 ₾22.24
-8.83%
Cappuccino
$5.21 BHD 1.96
$2.95 ₾7.94
76.61%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.86 BHD 0.32
$0.76 ₾2.05
13.16%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 BHD 0.14
$0.42 ₾1.13
-14.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$8.09 BHD 3.04
$2.24 ₾6.03
261.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$10.73 BHD 4.03
$2.87 ₾7.71
273.87%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.67 BHD 0.63
$1.93 ₾5.19
-13.47%
White Bread (500g)
$1.30 BHD 0.49
$0.68 ₾1.84
91.18%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.30 BHD 0.86
$1.85 ₾4.97
24.32%
Eggs
$2.37 BHD 0.89
$2.49 ₾6.69
-4.82%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.68 BHD 3.26
$7.54 ₾20.27
15.12%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.93 BHD 2.98
$6.35 ₾17.09
24.88%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.18 BHD 3.83
$9.43 ₾25.38
7.95%
Apples (1kg)
$2.36 BHD 0.89
$1.18 ₾3.16
100.00%
Banana (1kg)
$2.09 BHD 0.79
$1.58 ₾4.26
32.28%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.76 BHD 0.66
$1.86 ₾5.00
-5.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.22 BHD 0.46
$2.24 ₾6.03
-45.54%
Potato (1kg)
$0.89 BHD 0.34
$0.66 ₾1.79
34.85%
Onion (1kg)
$1.04 BHD 0.39
$0.68 ₾1.83
52.94%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.44 BHD 0.54
$1.18 ₾3.17
22.03%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BHD 0.35
$0.66 ₾1.77
39.39%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.65 BHD 2.50
$3.07 ₾8.25
116.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.41 BHD 6.92
$7.56 ₾20.34
143.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.34 BHD 1.26
$1.52 ₾4.08
119.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 BHD 1.21
$2.29 ₾6.15
40.17%
🚌 Getting Around
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.76 BHD 0.29
$0.35 ₾0.95
117.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.23 BHD 11.74
$14.79 ₾39.78
111.16%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.76 BHD 1.79
$1.45 ₾3.90
228.28%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.97 BHD 1.49
$0.73 ₾1.97
443.84%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$26.79 BHD 10.07
$7.35 ₾19.78
264.49%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.53 BHD 0.20
$1.09 ₾2.93
-51.38%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.6K BHD 14.2K
$18.4K ₾49.5K
104.46%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.7K BHD 7,783
$20.3K ₾54.5K
2.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$120 BHD 45.16
$73.3 ₾197
63.84%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.10 BHD 10.19
$11.72 ₾31.53
131.23%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.89 BHD 14.25
$17.87 ₾48.08
112.03%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$71.5 BHD 26.88
$61.2 ₾165
16.79%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$44.51 BHD 16.74
$16.34 ₾43.94
172.40%
Cinema Ticket
$10.49 BHD 3.94
$6.59 ₾17.73
59.18%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$384 BHD 144
$261 ₾702
47.07%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,022 BHD 3,392
$5,156 ₾13.9K
74.96%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.36 BHD 17.05
$76.1 ₾205
-40.43%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$61.9 BHD 23.25
$43.83 ₾118
41.11%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.8 BHD 31.87
$121 ₾325
-29.79%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.5 BHD 33.26
$113 ₾304
-21.69%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$816 BHD 307
$696 ₾1,873
17.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$565 BHD 213
$456 ₾1,226
24.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,793 BHD 674
$1,301 ₾3,500
37.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,225 BHD 461
$768 ₾2,067
59.42%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,668 BHD 1,003
$2,500 ₾6,725
6.71%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,925 BHD 724
$1,432 ₾3,853
34.38%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Manama
Tbilisi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,349 BHD 883
$653 ₾1,756
259.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.56
11.89
-28.01%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Manama: April 13, 2026

Last update for Tbilisi: April 13, 2026

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