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Cheaper overall| Expense | Manama | Madīnat Ḩamad | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.36 | $7.20 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.44 | $28.80 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Cappuccino | $2.81 | $2.16 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $212 | $163 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.32 | $26.40 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $90.48 | $69.60 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.21 | $20.16 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Fitness club membership | $26.21 | $20.16 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Cinema ticket | $6.86 | $5.28 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $511 | $368 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $355 | $256 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,066 | $768 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Total single-person budget | $979 | $736 | Madīnat Ḩamad |
| Average net salary | $2,730 | $2,100 |
Madīnat Ḩamad is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Manama runs about $979 versus $736 in Madīnat Ḩamad — a difference of roughly 25%.
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 Manama · Full cost of living in Madīnat Ḩamad