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Post Report of the Day

Manama, Bahrain

What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?

Available and cheap. We have a live-in housekeeper/cook/nanny. She is great and works up to 40 hours a week for $400/month.

How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?

Everything is available here but expensive. My grocery bill is double what it was in US. It is an island, and most items are imported. But you can find great produce from other countries here.