Composite profile
Overall score
70/100
Use the Manama profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and Gulf-region resilience alongside Doha and Dubai.
Overall70/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality60/100
Energy65/100
Bahrain / Middle East
Manama, Bahrain City Intelligence
Manama is Bahrain's compact capital and a long-standing Gulf-region financial-services hub. Manama is a middle east city of about ~0.7M metro in Bahrain. On the composite city-intelligence score, Manama sits around the indexed median (70/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~0.7M metro
Image credit: Image: B.alotaby / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Good70/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Manama data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 68/100 | Manama's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 60/100 | Manama's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 65/100 | Manama's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 65/100 | Manama's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 68/100 | Manama's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 60/100 | Manama's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 60/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety74/100
Low crime76/100
Personal safety75/100
Night safety69/100
Road safety72/100
Manama is estimated to be a generally safe city (74/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life67/100
Healthcare73/100
Education73/100
Green space41/100
Cleanliness74/100
Infrastructure82/100
Mobility57/100
Manama has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in infrastructure.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness68/100
Education73/100
Green space41/100
Overall safety74/100
Manama scores high for family living (68/100), helped by safety.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability69/100
Walkability56/100
Cycling38/100
Infrastructure82/100
Manama is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and safety and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability68/100
Healthcare73/100
Cleanliness74/100
Outdoor lifestyle20/100
Manama is high for retirement (68/100), appealing for affordability and a clean environment.
Emergency and public safety in Manama
Local public safety guidance for Manama, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Manama, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Bahrain emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Manama
Healthcare context for Manama, with national-level information from Bahrain where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Manama, see the Bahrain healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Manama
Local mobility context for Manama, with national-level context from Bahrain where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Manama, see the Bahrain transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Manama. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Manama
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Manama will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Manama air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Manama drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Manama
Is Manama worth visiting?
Yes — strong quality of life (67/100) and a government center economy.
Is Manama good for families?
Strong (68/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Manama affordable?
More affordable than average; about 526 BHD/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Manama?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Manama's main industries?
Mainly government, energy, finance.
What is the climate in Manama?
A desert climate, averaging about 25.4°C.
Does Manama have universities?
Higher education is good (64/100).
What is healthcare like in Manama?
Healthcare access is strong (65/100).
Is Manama good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (60/100).
What nature is near Manama?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Explore Manama modules
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Cost of Living in Manama
Manama's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Manama
Manama's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Manama
Manama's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Manama
Manama's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Manama
Manama's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Manama
Manama's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Manama
Cost of living estimates for Manama — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Manama
Climate profile for Manama — Desert climate, annual average 25.4°C, comfort score 56/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Manama
Economy and jobs profile for Manama — government center, economy score 69/100, key industries including government, energy, finance. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Manama
Education profile for Manama — regional education center, education score 61/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Manama
Healthcare and retirement profile for Manama — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 65/100, retirement score 60/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Manama
Estimate a monthly budget for Manama using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Manama
Plan a trip budget for Manama using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Manama
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Manama. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Doha, Qatar
Cross-border · about 140 km from Manama. Explore Doha's city intelligence profile.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Cross-border · about 426 km from Manama. Explore Riyadh's city intelligence profile.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Cross-border · about 431 km from Manama. Explore Abu Dhabi's city intelligence profile.
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Cross-border · about 435 km from Manama. Explore Kuwait City's city intelligence profile.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cross-border · about 483 km from Manama. Explore Dubai's city intelligence profile.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Cross-border · about 493 km from Manama. Explore Sharjah's city intelligence profile.
Manama FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Manama, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Manama
Is Manama worth visiting?
Manama has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Manama?
Manama has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (67/100), with notable strengths in infrastructure. It indexes 67/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Manama?
A single resident of Manama spends roughly 526 BHD per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 279 BHD. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Bahrain. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Manama?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Manama is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and safety and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Manama?
Manama's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in technology, finance and professional services and education and research. Manama has a government- and services-oriented economy with strengths in government, energy and finance.
Is Manama good for digital nomads and remote work?
Manama offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 69/100.
What are the education options in Manama?
Manama is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Physics and Engineering.
Is Manama a good place to study?
Manama offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Manama?
Manama has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 65/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Manama a good place to retire?
Manama offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 60/100. Residents benefit from local amenities and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Manama?
Manama has a desert climate, averaging about 25.4°C annually with roughly 89 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Manama a safe place to live?
Manama is estimated to be a generally safe city (74/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.
How easy is it to get around Manama?
Manama indexes a walkability score of 56 and a cycling score of 38 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Manama?
Manama has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Manama good for families?
Manama scores high for family living (68/100), helped by safety.
What outdoor activities are there around Manama?
Manama rates 20/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 41/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Manama profile to compare cost framing, country-level context, and Gulf-region resilience alongside Doha and Dubai. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (68/100) and internet speed (68/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Bahrain country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Manama appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.