Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Muharraq and Amwaj Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Muharraq and Amwaj

😐 Solo nomad: Al Muharraq is 36.2% more expensive than Amwaj without rent, and 93.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Al Muharraq is 56.9% more expensive than Amwaj without rent, and 29.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.03 BHD 1.52
$5.2 BHD 1.96
-22.50%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.34 BHD 9.93
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.42 BHD 2.04
$9.27 BHD 3.5
-41.53%
Cappuccino
$4.07 BHD 1.53
$2.68 BHD 1.01
51.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 BHD 0.32
$1.05 BHD 0.4
-19.05%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 BHD 0.14
$0.65 BHD 0.24
-43.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.46 BHD 2.06
$7.98 BHD 3.01
-31.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.87 BHD 2.97
$10.74 BHD 4.05
-26.72%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.29 BHD 0.49
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White Bread (500g)
$0.54 BHD 0.2
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.35 BHD 0.89
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Eggs
$2.44 BHD 0.92
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.58 BHD 1.73
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.16 BHD 1.95
$10.01 BHD 3.77
-48.45%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.9 BHD 2.98
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Apples (1kg)
$1.22 BHD 0.46
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Banana (1kg)
$1.68 BHD 0.63
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.07 BHD 0.4
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.22 BHD 0.46
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Potato (1kg)
$0.8 BHD 0.3
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Onion (1kg)
$0.48 BHD 0.18
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Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 BHD 0.44
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 BHD 0.21
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.27 BHD 1.99
$5.23 BHD 1.97
0.76%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.58 BHD 7.38
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.47 BHD 1.31
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.32 BHD 1.25
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🚌 Getting Around
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.83 BHD 0.31
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.51 BHD 1.7
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.59 BHD 0.98
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.14 BHD 1.94
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.44 BHD 0.16
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.7K BHD 14.2K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.2K BHD 6,120
$37.2K BHD 14K
-56.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$108 BHD 40.66
$159 BHD 60.1
-32.32%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.43 BHD 8.08
$26.15 BHD 9.86
-18.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$39.11 BHD 14.75
$65.1 BHD 24.56
-39.95%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$52 BHD 19.61
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Cinema Ticket
$7.45 BHD 2.81
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$393 BHD 148
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,979 BHD 2,255
$13.2K BHD 4,989
-54.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.88 BHD 10.14
$67 BHD 25.28
-59.90%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$63.1 BHD 23.8
$65.2 BHD 24.57
-3.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 BHD 31.73
$92.9 BHD 35.01
-9.38%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.7 BHD 33.45
$120 BHD 45.07
-25.77%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$609 BHD 230
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$513 BHD 194
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$978 BHD 369
$2,355 BHD 888
-58.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$782 BHD 295
$2,093 BHD 789
-62.62%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,973 BHD 744
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,617 BHD 610
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Al Muharraq
Amwaj
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,543 BHD 582
$4,050 BHD 1,527
-61.90%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.56
5.75
48.87%

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Last update for Al Muharraq: October 28, 2025

Last update for Amwaj: October 27, 2025

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