Al Maţār al ‘Atīq vs Al Manşūrah
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Al Maţār al ‘Atīq leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Al Manşūrah where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Al Manşūrah's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Al Maţār al ‘Atīq | Al Manşūrah |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 48 | 48 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 25 | 25 |
| Climate | 45 | 45 |
| Safety | 74 | 73 |
| Summer °C | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Winter °C | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Top disaster risk | extreme heat | extreme heat |
Al Maţār al ‘Atīq vs Al Manşūrah: the short answer
Al Manşūrah comes out ahead on overall livability (48/100), only marginally above Al Maţār al ‘Atīq (48/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Al Manşūrah is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Al Maţār al ‘Atīq 25 vs Al Manşūrah 25, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Al Manşūrah runs warmer in summer (about 35.0°C peak vs 35.0°C in Al Maţār al ‘Atīq), while winter lows sit near 17.2°C in Al Maţār al ‘Atīq and 17.2°C in Al Manşūrah. On natural-disaster exposure Al Maţār al ‘Atīq is the safer choice (safety 74/100); the dominant modelled hazard is extreme heat for Al Maţār al ‘Atīq and extreme heat for Al Manşūrah.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Al Manşūrah — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Al Manşūrah — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Al Maţār al ‘Atīq — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Al Manşūrah — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Al Maţār al ‘Atīq or Al Manşūrah better to live in?
Al Manşūrah scores higher overall — 48 vs 48 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Al Maţār al ‘Atīq or Al Manşūrah?
Al Manşūrah has the lower cost of living (cost index 25 vs 25; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Al Maţār al ‘Atīq or Al Manşūrah?
Al Manşūrah — summer highs reach about 35.0°C versus 35.0°C in Al Maţār al ‘Atīq.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Al Maţār al ‘Atīq or Al Manşūrah?
Al Maţār al ‘Atīq (disaster-safety 74/100). Main hazard: extreme heat in Al Maţār al ‘Atīq, extreme heat in Al Manşūrah.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Al Maţār al ‘Atīq?
extreme heat is the dominant modelled hazard for Al Maţār al ‘Atīq on our risk index.
How is the Al Maţār al ‘Atīq vs Al Manşūrah comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.