Cost of living
Manama compared to Southern Governorate
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Overview comparison
ManamaSouthern Governorate
Consumer prices in Manama are roughly 16% higher than in Southern Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | Manama | Southern Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,209 | 1,351 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,111 | 3,346 |
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| Without rent one person | 598 | 530 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,038 | 1,706 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 709.81 | 665.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,136.47 | 1,356.93 |
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| Food person | 389 | 314 |
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| Food family | 1,113 | 970 |
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| Transport person | 130.7 | 83.1 |
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| Transport family | 367.16 | 285.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.78 years | 81.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Manama | Southern Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.98 | 9.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.97 | 23.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.45 | 6.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.54 | 5.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.74 | 3.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.85 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Manama | Southern Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 590.92 | 840.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 555.81 | 408.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,450.26 | 1,521.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,132.51 | 1,044.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.5 | 80.51 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.99 | 114.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.98 | 46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Manama | Southern Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.76 | 8.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,259 | 2,310 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,774 | 1,312 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 | 1.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.73% | 11.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 52.6 | 42.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.61 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Manama | Southern Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 2.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.13 | 2.64 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.74 | 11.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.31 | 6.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.17 | 16.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 | 1.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Manama | Southern Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 75.16 | 65.9 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.36 | 12.32 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.2 | 44.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.22 | 3.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.89 | 41.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.77 | 68.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 456.08 | 445.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,965 | 7,078 |
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