Cost of Living in Bahrain - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Bahrain
Address: BH

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $823 (excluding rent), and $1,542 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,054 (excluding rent), and $3,326 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.31 BHD 2.75

$2.71 BHD 1.02

$13.54 BHD 5.09

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$53.5 BHD 20.11

$32.09 BHD 12.07

$107 BHD 40.22

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.83 BHD 2.95

$6.52 BHD 2.45

$7.83 BHD 2.95

Cappuccino

$4.82 BHD 1.81

$2.57 BHD 0.97

$7.21 BHD 2.71

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.88 BHD 0.33

$0.67 BHD 0.25

$2.03 BHD 0.76

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.38 BHD 0.14

$0.28 BHD 0.11

$1.38 BHD 0.52

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$7.89 BHD 2.97

$5.25 BHD 1.98

$13.15 BHD 4.94

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$10.56 BHD 3.97

$7.92 BHD 2.98

$23.76 BHD 8.94

Milk (1 liter)

$1.63 BHD 0.61

$1.25 BHD 0.47

$2.61 BHD 0.98

White Bread (500g)

$1.41 BHD 0.53

$0.82 BHD 0.31

$2.70 BHD 1.02

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.64 BHD 0.99

$1.36 BHD 0.51

$5.42 BHD 2.04

Eggs

$2.60 BHD 0.98

$1.61 BHD 0.61

$4.84 BHD 1.82

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.95 BHD 3.37

$2.60 BHD 0.98

$18.22 BHD 6.85

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.54 BHD 2.83

$4.01 BHD 1.51

$10.92 BHD 4.11

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.89 BHD 4.10

$6.26 BHD 2.35

$18.25 BHD 6.86

Apples (1kg)

$2.47 BHD 0.93

$1.31 BHD 0.49

$3.93 BHD 1.48

Banana (1kg)

$2.10 BHD 0.79

$1.57 BHD 0.59

$5.23 BHD 1.97

Oranges (1kg)

$2.04 BHD 0.77

$1.04 BHD 0.39

$5.20 BHD 1.95

Tomato (1kg)

$1.38 BHD 0.52

$0.81 BHD 0.30

$2.13 BHD 0.80

Potato (1kg)

$0.98 BHD 0.37

$0.51 BHD 0.19

$1.62 BHD 0.61

Onion (1kg)

$1.05 BHD 0.40

$0.52 BHD 0.19

$1.82 BHD 0.68

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.71 BHD 0.64

$0.82 BHD 0.31

$2.71 BHD 1.02

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.66 BHD 0.25

$0.52 BHD 0.19

$1.81 BHD 0.68

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.45 BHD 2.43

$5.37 BHD 2.02

$7.25 BHD 2.73

Wine (Bottle)

$23.96 BHD 9.01

$10.64 BHD 4.00

$39.93 BHD 15.01

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.15 BHD 1.18

$1.48 BHD 0.56

$5.38 BHD 2.02

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.47 BHD 1.30

$2.16 BHD 0.81

$5.39 BHD 2.03

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.78 BHD 0.29

$0.64 BHD 0.24

$1.55 BHD 0.58

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$32.07 BHD 12.06

$13.36 BHD 5.02

$53.4 BHD 20.09

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.23 BHD 1.97

$3.14 BHD 1.18

$9.16 BHD 3.44

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$4.01 BHD 1.51

$2.67 BHD 1.00

$5.34 BHD 2.01

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$32.69 BHD 12.29

$26.15 BHD 9.83

$52.3 BHD 19.67

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.51 BHD 0.19

$0.05 BHD 0.02

$0.68 BHD 0.25

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$33.9K BHD 12.8K

$26.1K BHD 9,813

$36.5K BHD 13.7K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$21.0K BHD 7,910

$19.4K BHD 7,295

$24.3K BHD 9,118

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$124 BHD 46.49

$89.3 BHD 33.57

$210 BHD 79.0

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$26.97 BHD 10.14

$21.18 BHD 7.96

$31.77 BHD 11.95

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$40.36 BHD 15.18

$26.13 BHD 9.83

$65.3 BHD 24.56

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$78.6 BHD 29.56

$39.65 BHD 14.91

$159 BHD 59.6

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$52.0 BHD 19.55

$31.20 BHD 11.73

$65.0 BHD 24.44

Cinema Ticket

$10.80 BHD 4.06

$8.10 BHD 3.05

$13.50 BHD 5.08

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$433 BHD 163

$182 BHD 68.6

$782 BHD 294

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,587 BHD 3,229

$4,526 BHD 1,702

$13.8K BHD 5,205

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$48.27 BHD 18.15

$27.02 BHD 10.16

$94.6 BHD 35.56

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$55.7 BHD 20.95

$18.57 BHD 6.98

$79.6 BHD 29.93

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$87.6 BHD 32.93

$55.6 BHD 20.91

$119 BHD 44.80

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$88.0 BHD 33.07

$53.6 BHD 20.14

$107 BHD 40.28

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$871 BHD 328

$539 BHD 203

$1,346 BHD 506

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$602 BHD 226

$397 BHD 149

$1,058 BHD 398

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,740 BHD 654

$1,078 BHD 405

$2,425 BHD 912

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,137 BHD 428

$800 BHD 301

$1,866 BHD 702

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,577 BHD 969

$2,370 BHD 891

$2,623 BHD 986

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,851 BHD 696

$1,592 BHD 598

$2,256 BHD 848

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,213 BHD 832

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

7.97

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: February 11, 2026

By City in Bahrain

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	'ali	100553	41	$774	$829	$1,728	$1,842	256.01	193.57
2	Adliya	-	41	$683	$823	$1,740	$1,810	19.69	193.5
3	Al Budayyi	-		$60.4	$62.0	$83.4	$82.0	-	-
4	Al Hidd	12797	89	$632	$1,820	$1,958	$2,645	52.48	193.5
5	Al Muharraq	75000	61	$532	$1,241	$1,569	$2,250	6.45	193.5
6	Amwaj	-		$505	$631	$860	$3,143	139.27	193.5
7	Budaiya	30702	34	$613	$673	$1,372	$1,577	24.61	193.57
8	Isa Town	36876		$679	$728	$1,695	$2,743	20.52	193.37
9	Juffair	-	79	$631	$1,588	$1,855	$2,967	10.77	193.5
10	Madinat Hamad	133350	60	$734	$1,214	$1,632	$2,660	27.3	193.57
11	Manama	157474	75	$827	$1,465	$1,962	$3,285	73.47	193.5
12	Riffa	121566	68	$630	$1,362	$1,668	$2,736	145.1	193.37
13	Saar	6000		$952	$2,048	$2,438	$3,547	22.37	193.57
14	Sanad	7000	64	$837	$1,255	$1,664	$2,751	43.08	193.5
15	Seef	-	80	$863	$1,568	$1,603	$3,276	141.86	193.5
16	Sitrah	81000	42	$639	$835	$1,522	$1,804	84.31	193.37
17	Tubli	27510	82	$846	$1,677	$1,959	$3,473	24.92	193.5
18	Zinj	-	42	$605	$822	$1,959	$1,849	-	193.5

Bahrain Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

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Cost of Living in Bahrain - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Bahrain offers a practical snapshot for travelers, expats, and digital nomads who value a modern base with local touch. You’ll see a mix: central rentals can be pricier, but other districts offer good value; supermarkets carry both international and local brands, and dining out can be economical if you mix options. Utilities and connectivity are reliable, and many places include furnished setups. Climate shifts your daily rhythm more than prices, with outdoor life thriving in cooler months. Compare neighborhoods by access to coworking, grocery stores, and transit to find your sweet spot. Tip: spend a weekend in a few areas before committing.

Daily life centers on balance. In housing, look for furnished flats in well-connected districts like Manama's neighborhoods or quieter Muharraq pockets; compare building amenities and lease terms rather than headline rents. For groceries, you’ll mix local markets with international stores. Transport is flexible: a car with parking, ride-hailing, or occasional bus trips; many neighborhoods are walkable to cafés and coworking hubs. Co-working spaces cluster in urban cores, with day passes available. Errands are straightforward thanks to open-air markets and modern supermarkets. Bahrain living cost varies by area, so choose a base that fits your weekly patterns. Tip: start with a 2-3 week trial in a couple of areas to feel the rhythm.

A practical budgeting framework centers on mapping needs to location and pace. Prioritize a base that minimizes daily commute, then plan for occasional outings and weekend trips to nearby islands or desert escapes – seasonality affects outdoor plans more than costs. Build a habit of shopping at a mix of local markets and mid-range supermarkets to balance price and quality. Lean toward longer leases with included utilities or furniture to reduce upfront costs. Neighborhood fit matters: city centers suit remote work and social life; quieter suburbs offer space and family-friendly rhythm. Tip: set a monthly cap for dining out and use seasonal events to explore value-packed experiences.