Cost of living
Manama compared to Central Governorate
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Overview comparison
ManamaCentral Governorate
Consumer prices in Manama are roughly 14% higher than in Central Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Manama | Central Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,209 | 1,437 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,111 | 2,996 |
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| Without rent one person | 598 | 578 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,038 | 1,664 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 709.81 | 552.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,136.47 | 1,450.47 |
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| Food person | 389 | 398 |
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| Food family | 1,113 | 910 |
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| Transport person | 130.7 | 85.8 |
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| Transport family | 367.16 | 289 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.78 years | 68.31 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Manama | Central Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.98 | 7.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.97 | 23.76 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.45 | 6.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.54 | 6.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.74 | 4.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.85 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Manama | Central Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 590.92 | 747.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 555.81 | 522.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,450.26 | 1,163.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,132.51 | 1,236.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.5 | 94.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.99 | 114.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.98 | 32.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Manama | Central Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.76 | 7.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,259 | 2,218 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,774 | 1,275 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 | 0.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.73% | 11.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 52.6 | 47.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.61 | 0.92 |
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Groceries
| Item | Manama | Central Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.13 | 2.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.74 | 10.62 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.31 | 6.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.17 | 18.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 | 2.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Manama | Central Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 75.16 | 70.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.36 | 11.04 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.2 | 47.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.22 | 4.09 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.89 | 45.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.77 | 67.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 456.08 | 371.96 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,965 | 8,077 |
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