Cost of living
Manama compared to Al Malikiyah
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Overview comparison
ManamaAl Malikiyah
Consumer prices in Manama are roughly 0% higher than in Al Malikiyah.
Cost of living
| Item | Manama | Al Malikiyah |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,209 | 1,355 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,111 | 3,150 |
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| Without rent one person | 598 | 497 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,038 | 1,808 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 709.81 | 711.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,136.47 | 1,166.84 |
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| Food person | 389 | 367 |
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| Food family | 1,113 | 806 |
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| Transport person | 130.7 | 77.42 |
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| Transport family | 367.16 | 208.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.78 years | 65.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Manama | Al Malikiyah |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.98 | 3.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.97 | 62.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.45 | 6.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.54 | 9.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.74 | 1.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.85 | 0.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Manama | Al Malikiyah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 590.92 | 833.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 555.81 | 487.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,450.26 | 1,171.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,132.51 | 961.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.5 | 75.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.99 | 131.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.98 | 41.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Manama | Al Malikiyah |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.76 | 7.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,259 | 2,541 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,774 | 1,467 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 | 0.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.73% | 21.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 52.6 | 52.13 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.61 | 0.49 |
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Groceries
| Item | Manama | Al Malikiyah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.51 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.13 | 3.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.74 | 6.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.31 | 6.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.17 | 11.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 | 2.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Manama | Al Malikiyah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 75.16 | 82.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.36 | 12.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.2 | 34.04 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.22 | 3.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.89 | 40.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.77 | 86.33 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 456.08 | 483.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,965 | 11,769 |
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