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| Expense | Madīnat Ḩamad | Manama | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.20 | $9.36 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $28.80 | $37.44 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Cappuccino | $2.16 | $2.81 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $163 | $212 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Monthly public transport pass | $26.40 | $34.32 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $69.60 | $90.48 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $20.16 | $26.21 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Fitness club membership | $20.16 | $26.21 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Cinema ticket | $5.28 | $6.86 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $368 | $511 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $256 | $355 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $768 | $1,066 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Total single-person budget | $736 | $979 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Average net salary | $2,100 | $2,730 |
Madīnat Ḩamad is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Madīnat Ḩamad runs about $736 versus $979 in Manama — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Manama leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Madīnat Ḩamad · Full cost of living in Manama