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

🙂 Solo nomad: Al Muharraq is 22.7% cheaper than Manama without rent, and 17.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Al Muharraq is 20.3% cheaper than Manama without rent, and 32.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.91 BHD 1.47
$6.69 BHD 2.52
-41.55%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.48 BHD 9.96
$53.3 BHD 20.06
-50.36%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.16 BHD 1.94
$7.54 BHD 2.84
-31.56%
Cappuccino
$3.99 BHD 1.50
$5.21 BHD 1.96
-23.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 BHD 0.32
$0.86 BHD 0.32
-1.16%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 BHD 0.14
$0.36 BHD 0.14
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.21 BHD 1.96
$8.09 BHD 3.04
-35.60%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.15 BHD 3.06
$10.73 BHD 4.03
-24.04%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.29 BHD 0.49
$1.67 BHD 0.63
-22.75%
White Bread (500g)
$0.54 BHD 0.20
$1.30 BHD 0.49
-58.46%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.30 BHD 0.87
$2.30 BHD 0.86
-
Eggs
$2.37 BHD 0.89
$2.37 BHD 0.89
-
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.40 BHD 1.65
$8.68 BHD 3.26
-49.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.05 BHD 1.90
$7.93 BHD 2.98
-36.32%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.75 BHD 2.91
$10.18 BHD 3.83
-23.87%
Apples (1kg)
$1.21 BHD 0.46
$2.36 BHD 0.89
-48.73%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 BHD 0.60
$2.09 BHD 0.79
-22.97%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.05 BHD 0.39
$1.76 BHD 0.66
-40.34%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 BHD 0.45
$1.22 BHD 0.46
-0.82%
Potato (1kg)
$0.75 BHD 0.28
$0.89 BHD 0.34
-15.73%
Onion (1kg)
$0.50 BHD 0.19
$1.04 BHD 0.39
-51.92%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.20 BHD 0.45
$1.44 BHD 0.54
-16.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.51 BHD 0.19
$0.92 BHD 0.35
-44.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.35 BHD 2.01
$6.65 BHD 2.50
-19.55%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.40 BHD 6.92
$18.41 BHD 6.92
-0.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.38 BHD 1.27
$3.34 BHD 1.26
1.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.19 BHD 1.20
$3.21 BHD 1.21
-0.62%
🚌 Getting Around
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.78 BHD 0.29
$0.76 BHD 0.29
2.63%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$31.23 BHD 11.74
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.67 BHD 1.76
$4.76 BHD 1.79
-1.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.67 BHD 1.00
$3.97 BHD 1.49
-32.75%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.36 BHD 2.01
$26.79 BHD 10.07
-79.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.47 BHD 0.17
$0.53 BHD 0.20
-11.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.6K BHD 13.8K
$37.6K BHD 14.2K
-2.79%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$15.7K BHD 5,919
$20.7K BHD 7,783
-23.96%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$106 BHD 39.78
$120 BHD 45.16
-11.91%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.16 BHD 7.96
$27.10 BHD 10.19
-21.92%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$38.40 BHD 14.44
$37.89 BHD 14.25
1.35%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$54.0 BHD 20.28
$71.5 BHD 26.88
-24.53%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$44.51 BHD 16.74
-
Cinema Ticket
$7.21 BHD 2.71
$10.49 BHD 3.94
-31.27%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$396 BHD 149
$384 BHD 144
3.24%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,023 BHD 2,265
$9,022 BHD 3,392
-33.23%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.45 BHD 9.94
$45.36 BHD 17.05
-41.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$62.2 BHD 23.38
$61.9 BHD 23.25
0.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$81.7 BHD 30.71
$84.8 BHD 31.87
-3.62%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$87.2 BHD 32.79
$88.5 BHD 33.26
-1.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$615 BHD 231
$816 BHD 307
-24.69%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$505 BHD 190
$565 BHD 213
-10.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$987 BHD 371
$1,793 BHD 674
-44.97%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$786 BHD 295
$1,225 BHD 461
-35.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,003 BHD 753
$2,668 BHD 1,003
-24.92%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,621 BHD 609
$1,925 BHD 724
-15.78%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Al Muharraq
Manama
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,522 BHD 572
$2,349 BHD 883
-35.21%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.56
8.56
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Last update for Al Muharraq: April 12, 2026

Last update for Manama: April 13, 2026

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