Cost of Living in Al Hidd - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $633 (excluding rent), and $1,755 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,716 (excluding rent), and $2,698 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.59 BHD 2.48
$2.63 BHD 0.99
$13.18 BHD 4.96
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$40.56 BHD 15.25
$40.56 BHD 15.25
$81.1 BHD 30.50
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.49 BHD 2.82
$6.96 BHD 2.62
$8.03 BHD 3.02
Cappuccino
$2.71 BHD 1.02
$2.71 BHD 1.02
$8.15 BHD 3.07
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.81 BHD 0.31
$0.54 BHD 0.20
$1.61 BHD 0.61
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.12 BHD 0.05
$0.12 BHD 0.05
$0.62 BHD 0.23
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$8.11 BHD 3.05
$6.74 BHD 2.53
$16.18 BHD 6.08
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$10.71 BHD 4.03
$8.04 BHD 3.02
$26.77 BHD 10.07
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.70 BHD 0.64
$1.20 BHD 0.45
$2.68 BHD 1.01
White Bread (500g)
$1.32 BHD 0.50
$0.67 BHD 0.25
$2.27 BHD 0.85
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.32 BHD 0.87
$1.31 BHD 0.49
$4.32 BHD 1.62
Eggs
$2.39 BHD 0.90
$1.56 BHD 0.59
$4.06 BHD 1.53
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.47 BHD 3.18
$2.58 BHD 0.97
$18.04 BHD 6.78
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.59 BHD 2.85
$4.31 BHD 1.62
$14.36 BHD 5.40
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.34 BHD 3.89
$6.48 BHD 2.44
$16.18 BHD 6.08
Apples (1kg)
$2.38 BHD 0.89
$1.57 BHD 0.59
$3.15 BHD 1.18
Banana (1kg)
$2.13 BHD 0.80
$1.09 BHD 0.41
$4.09 BHD 1.54
Oranges (1kg)
$1.70 BHD 0.64
$1.05 BHD 0.39
$5.24 BHD 1.97
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 BHD 0.46
$0.70 BHD 0.26
$2.03 BHD 0.76
Potato (1kg)
$0.95 BHD 0.36
$0.52 BHD 0.20
$1.39 BHD 0.52
Onion (1kg)
$1.08 BHD 0.41
$0.54 BHD 0.20
$1.90 BHD 0.71
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.52 BHD 0.57
$0.82 BHD 0.31
$5.43 BHD 2.04
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.88 BHD 0.33
$0.52 BHD 0.20
$2.08 BHD 0.78
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.82 BHD 2.56
$5.45 BHD 2.05
$6.82 BHD 2.56
Wine (Bottle)
$18.64 BHD 7.01
$6.66 BHD 2.50
$31.96 BHD 12.02
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.36 BHD 1.26
$1.43 BHD 0.54
$3.95 BHD 1.48
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.20 BHD 1.20
$2.10 BHD 0.79
$5.26 BHD 1.98
🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.57 BHD 0.59
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$53.5 BHD 20.11
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.56 BHD 1.71
$2.60 BHD 0.98
$9.12 BHD 3.43
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.08 BHD 1.53
$2.72 BHD 1.02
$5.44 BHD 2.05
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$26.22 BHD 9.86
$26.22 BHD 9.86
$39.33 BHD 14.79
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.40 BHD 0.15
$0.40 BHD 0.15
$0.68 BHD 0.26
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.6K BHD 7,379
$19.6K BHD 7,379
$37.9K BHD 14.3K
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.5K BHD 7,716
$19.6K BHD 7,388
$23.6K BHD 8,866
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$120 BHD 45.11
$78.5 BHD 29.50
$262 BHD 98.4
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.10 BHD 10.19
$21.32 BHD 8.02
$31.98 BHD 12.02
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$38.42 BHD 14.45
$26.49 BHD 9.96
$53.0 BHD 19.92
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$52.9 BHD 19.91
-
Cinema Ticket
$10.75 BHD 4.04
$9.40 BHD 3.53
$13.43 BHD 5.05
🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$385 BHD 145
$158 BHD 59.3
$788 BHD 296
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,056 BHD 3,405
$4,564 BHD 1,716
$16.1K BHD 6,056
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.62 BHD 17.53
$26.83 BHD 10.09
$80.5 BHD 30.26
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$63.2 BHD 23.75
$24.02 BHD 9.03
$80.1 BHD 30.10
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.1 BHD 31.61
$48.24 BHD 18.14
$107 BHD 40.30
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$89.7 BHD 33.72
$53.8 BHD 20.21
$107 BHD 40.42
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$674 BHD 253
$269 BHD 101
$1,078 BHD 405
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$936 BHD 352
$535 BHD 201
$1,338 BHD 503
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$802 BHD 302
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$804 BHD 302
$536 BHD 201
$1,071 BHD 403
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,893 BHD 712
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.56
5.5
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Last update: March 1, 2026

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Cost of Living in Al Hidd - Frequently Asked Questions
How does affordability in Al Hidd compare for travelers, expats, and digital nomads?
In Al Hidd, you’ll find a balance of everyday essentials and residential options that appeals to many nomads. The Cost of Living in Al Hidd tends to feel moderate when you compare utilities, local markets, and rental options to busier hubs. You’ll notice quieter streets, access to beaches or waterfront views, and easier access to Manama by road. Plan for seasonal shifts in air conditioning use and occasional weekend traffic, which shape daily costs more than sticker prices. Tip: map your routine, identify nearby grocery spots, and use local services to keep expenses predictable.
What does daily life look like here, from housing searches to getting groceries, transport, and coworking for remote work?
For daily life, you’ll navigate housing by scanning a few neighborhood pockets – near the waterfront, calm residential streets, or closer to the main road for easy commutes. Food wise, local markets and casual eateries let you eat well without overspending; plan a few home-cooked meals with fresh ingredients. Transport is flexible: a car helps, but taxis and ride-hailing are common, and some places offer short-term coworking tables. Co-working options are practical for digital work, and errands flow from a few shops a short walk away. Al Hidd living cost varies by lifestyle choices, so budget with pace and flexibility. Tip: establish a weekly routine to minimize back-and-forth trips.
How can you evaluate quality of life and set a practical budgeting framework that adapts with seasonality and neighborhood fit?
Quality of life hinges on pace, climate, and community you connect with. Build a simple budgeting framework: split your spending into housing, food, transport, and activities, then track changes by season – summer heat can shift cooling costs, while public holidays may shift shopping. For neighborhood fit, you might prefer a balance between quieter residential zones and convenient access to services. Save by cooking at home, using public transport or shared rides, and buying in bulk at local markets. Tip: test a couple of neighborhoods for a weekend to sense energy, noise levels, and walkability.

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