Cost of Living in Bahrain - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Bahrain
Address: BH

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $850 (excluding rent), and $1,551 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,036 (excluding rent), and $3,231 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.25 BHD 2.73

$2.68 BHD 1.01

$13.43 BHD 5.05

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$52.1 BHD 19.59

$31.27 BHD 11.76

$104 BHD 39.18

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.00 BHD 3.01

$6.66 BHD 2.50

$8.00 BHD 3.01

Cappuccino

$5.10 BHD 1.92

$2.72 BHD 1.02

$7.62 BHD 2.87

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

$0.91 BHD 0.34

$0.69 BHD 0.26

$2.08 BHD 0.78

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.38 BHD 0.14

$0.28 BHD 0.10

$1.37 BHD 0.51

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$7.75 BHD 2.91

$5.16 BHD 1.94

$12.90 BHD 4.85

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$10.74 BHD 4.04

$8.06 BHD 3.03

$24.17 BHD 9.09

Milk (1 liter)

$1.61 BHD 0.61

$1.24 BHD 0.47

$2.58 BHD 0.97

White Bread (500g)

$1.35 BHD 0.51

$0.78 BHD 0.29

$2.59 BHD 0.97

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.52 BHD 0.95

$1.30 BHD 0.49

$5.18 BHD 1.95

Eggs

$2.54 BHD 0.95

$1.57 BHD 0.59

$4.72 BHD 1.78

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.05 BHD 3.40

$2.63 BHD 0.99

$18.42 BHD 6.92

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.63 BHD 2.87

$4.06 BHD 1.52

$11.06 BHD 4.16

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.88 BHD 4.09

$6.25 BHD 2.35

$18.22 BHD 6.85

Apples (1kg)

$2.44 BHD 0.92

$1.30 BHD 0.49

$3.88 BHD 1.46

Banana (1kg)

$2.09 BHD 0.79

$1.56 BHD 0.59

$5.20 BHD 1.96

Oranges (1kg)

$2.04 BHD 0.77

$1.04 BHD 0.39

$5.19 BHD 1.95

Tomato (1kg)

$1.37 BHD 0.52

$0.81 BHD 0.30

$2.12 BHD 0.80

Potato (1kg)

$0.97 BHD 0.37

$0.51 BHD 0.19

$1.61 BHD 0.61

Onion (1kg)

$1.06 BHD 0.40

$0.52 BHD 0.20

$1.83 BHD 0.69

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.69 BHD 0.63

$0.81 BHD 0.30

$2.68 BHD 1.01

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.70 BHD 0.26

$0.55 BHD 0.21

$1.92 BHD 0.72

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.21 BHD 2.33

$5.16 BHD 1.94

$6.97 BHD 2.62

Wine (Bottle)

$24.22 BHD 9.11

$10.77 BHD 4.05

$40.37 BHD 15.18

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.04 BHD 1.14

$1.43 BHD 0.54

$5.20 BHD 1.95

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.49 BHD 1.31

$2.17 BHD 0.82

$5.42 BHD 2.04

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.82 BHD 0.31

$0.68 BHD 0.25

$1.63 BHD 0.61

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$31.57 BHD 11.87

$13.15 BHD 4.94

$52.6 BHD 19.78

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.17 BHD 1.94

$3.10 BHD 1.17

$9.06 BHD 3.40

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$4.08 BHD 1.53

$2.72 BHD 1.02

$5.44 BHD 2.05

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$32.76 BHD 12.32

$26.21 BHD 9.85

$52.4 BHD 19.71

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.52 BHD 0.19

$0.05 BHD 0.02

$0.68 BHD 0.26

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

$34.7K BHD 13.0K

$26.7K BHD 10.0K

$37.3K BHD 14.0K

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

$20.9K BHD 7,847

$19.2K BHD 7,237

$24.1K BHD 9,046

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

$126 BHD 47.37

$91.0 BHD 34.21

$214 BHD 80.5

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

$26.92 BHD 10.12

$21.14 BHD 7.95

$31.71 BHD 11.92

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$40.67 BHD 15.29

$26.34 BHD 9.90

$65.8 BHD 24.75

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$80.3 BHD 30.20

$40.51 BHD 15.23

$162 BHD 60.9

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$53.2 BHD 20.02

$31.95 BHD 12.01

$66.6 BHD 25.02

Cinema Ticket

$10.63 BHD 4.00

$7.97 BHD 3.00

$13.28 BHD 4.99

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

$439 BHD 165

$185 BHD 69.5

$792 BHD 298

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,636 BHD 3,247

$4,551 BHD 1,711

$13.9K BHD 5,235

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$48.10 BHD 18.09

$26.92 BHD 10.12

$94.2 BHD 35.43

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$55.6 BHD 20.90

$18.53 BHD 6.97

$79.4 BHD 29.86

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$88.1 BHD 33.13

$55.9 BHD 21.03

$120 BHD 45.07

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$87.9 BHD 33.05

$53.5 BHD 20.12

$107 BHD 40.24

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$858 BHD 323

$531 BHD 199

$1,326 BHD 499

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$595 BHD 224

$392 BHD 147

$1,045 BHD 393

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,688 BHD 635

$1,046 BHD 393

$2,352 BHD 885

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,130 BHD 425

$795 BHD 299

$1,855 BHD 698

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,636 BHD 991

$2,605 BHD 980

$4,000 BHD 1,504

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,949 BHD 733

$1,608 BHD 605

$3,217 BHD 1,210

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,247 BHD 845

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

7.97

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

Last update: January 11, 2026

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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	$793	$824	$1,653	$1,794	256.01	193.57
2	Adliya	-	41	$609	$826	$1,692	$1,816	19.69	193.5
3	Al Budayyi	-		$60.9	$61.0	$81.3	$82.9	-	-
4	Al Hidd	12797	89	$827	$1,751	$1,824	$2,662	52.48	193.5
5	Al Muharraq	75000	61	$569	$1,226	$1,392	$2,275	6.45	193.5
6	Amwaj	-		$526	$618	$856	$3,144	139.27	193.5
7	Budaiya	30702	34	$595	$679	$1,476	$1,544	24.61	193.57
8	Isa Town	36876		$761	$717	$1,439	$2,750	20.52	193.37
9	Juffair	-	79	$665	$1,546	$1,572	$2,956	10.77	193.5
10	Madinat Hamad	133350	60	$757	$1,211	$1,658	$2,611	27.3	193.57
11	Manama	157474	75	$802	$1,499	$1,979	$3,275	73.47	193.5
12	Riffa	121566	68	$664	$1,349	$1,559	$2,727	145.1	193.37
13	Saar	6000		$815	$1,980	$2,388	$3,570	22.37	193.57
14	Sanad	7000	64	$670	$1,259	$2,030	$2,733	43.08	193.5
15	Seef	-	80	$670	$1,597	$1,784	$3,278	141.86	193.5
16	Sitrah	81000	42	$676	$838	$1,615	$1,865	84.31	193.37
17	Tubli	27510	82	$1,003	$1,644	$2,099	$3,480	24.92	193.5
18	Zinj	-	42	$756	$823	$1,830	$1,844	-	193.5

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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.