Cost of living in Manama is 150% higher than in Lahore (without rent).
Rent in Manama is 307% more expensive than in Lahore.
Cost of living including rent in Manama is 212% higher than in Lahore.
Food in Manama is 164% more expensive than in Lahore.
Transport in Manama is 147% more expensive than in Lahore.
Manama | Lahore | |
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Cost of Living, including rent | ||
Without Rent | ||
Rent & Utilities | ||
Food | ||
Transport | ||
Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
Quality of Life | ||
Population |
Manama | Lahore | |
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Restaurants |
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Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.61 $ | 1.8 $ |
Dinner, for 2 | 52.9 $ | 17.9 $ |
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.11 $ | 4.33 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.93 $ | 3.55 $ |
Capuccino | 5.22 $ | 1.87 $ |
Coke, 330ml | 0.84 $ | 0.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 $ | 0.78 $ |
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.67 $ |
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.25 $ |
Eggs, 12 pack | 2.66 $ | 1.22 $ |
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 5.64 $ |
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.84 $ | 2.39 $ |
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 3.71 $ |
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 1.01 $ |
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 0.59 $ |
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 0.6 $ |
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 0.35 $ |
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.56 $ |
Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.24 $ |
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 0.73 $ |
Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.4 $ | 0.72 $ |
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 0.52 $ |
Cigarette pack | 6.37 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.86 $ | 0.18 $ |
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 34.8 $ | 5.71 $ |
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ | 1 $ |
Taxi, 8 km | 47.3 $ | 4.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.49 $ | 2.05 $ |
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.01 $ | 2.29 $ |
Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.81 $ | 1.02 $ |
Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.42 $ | 0.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.2 $ | 72.5 $ |
Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
118 $ | 111 $ |
Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.4 $ | 16.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 497 $ | 65.6 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,097 $ | 186 $ |
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 706 $ | 101 $ |
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,650 $ | 279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,471 $ | 661 $ |
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,550 $ | 588 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,207 $ | 177 $ |
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.41 % | 20 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 73.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
Cinema, 1 seat | 10.5 $ | 5.06 $ |
Haircut | 4.83 $ | 3.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.5 $ | 69.7 $ |
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 47.9 $ | 15.5 $ |
Childcare |
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Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 436 $ | 33.4 $ |
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,026 $ | 1,046 $ |