Cost of Living in Bahrain - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Bahrain
Address: BH

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $853 (excluding rent), and $1,597 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,015 (excluding rent), and $3,217 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.24 BHD 2.72

$2.68 BHD 1.01

$13.42 BHD 5.04

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$52.7 BHD 19.82

$31.63 BHD 11.89

$105 BHD 39.63

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.87 BHD 2.96

$6.56 BHD 2.47

$7.87 BHD 2.96

Cappuccino

$4.89 BHD 1.84

$2.61 BHD 0.98

$7.31 BHD 2.75

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

$0.89 BHD 0.34

$0.68 BHD 0.26

$2.06 BHD 0.77

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.39 BHD 0.15

$0.28 BHD 0.11

$1.39 BHD 0.52

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$7.98 BHD 3.00

$5.32 BHD 2.00

$13.30 BHD 5.00

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$10.43 BHD 3.92

$7.83 BHD 2.94

$23.47 BHD 8.82

Milk (1 liter)

$1.68 BHD 0.63

$1.29 BHD 0.49

$2.70 BHD 1.02

White Bread (500g)

$1.42 BHD 0.53

$0.82 BHD 0.31

$2.73 BHD 1.03

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.61 BHD 0.98

$1.35 BHD 0.51

$5.37 BHD 2.02

Eggs

$2.52 BHD 0.95

$1.57 BHD 0.59

$4.70 BHD 1.77

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.16 BHD 3.44

$2.66 BHD 1.00

$18.63 BHD 7.01

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.55 BHD 2.84

$4.01 BHD 1.51

$10.94 BHD 4.11

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$11.18 BHD 4.20

$6.43 BHD 2.42

$18.73 BHD 7.04

Apples (1kg)

$2.45 BHD 0.92

$1.30 BHD 0.49

$3.90 BHD 1.47

Banana (1kg)

$2.10 BHD 0.79

$1.57 BHD 0.59

$5.24 BHD 1.97

Oranges (1kg)

$2.13 BHD 0.80

$1.09 BHD 0.41

$5.43 BHD 2.04

Tomato (1kg)

$1.32 BHD 0.50

$0.78 BHD 0.29

$2.04 BHD 0.77

Potato (1kg)

$1.00 BHD 0.38

$0.52 BHD 0.20

$1.66 BHD 0.63

Onion (1kg)

$1.06 BHD 0.40

$0.52 BHD 0.20

$1.83 BHD 0.69

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.65 BHD 0.62

$0.79 BHD 0.30

$2.62 BHD 0.98

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.65 BHD 0.25

$0.51 BHD 0.19

$1.79 BHD 0.67

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.46 BHD 2.43

$5.37 BHD 2.02

$7.26 BHD 2.73

Wine (Bottle)

$23.52 BHD 8.84

$10.45 BHD 3.93

$39.19 BHD 14.74

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.09 BHD 1.16

$1.45 BHD 0.55

$5.28 BHD 1.98

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.34 BHD 1.26

$2.08 BHD 0.78

$5.20 BHD 1.95

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.84 BHD 0.31

$0.69 BHD 0.26

$1.66 BHD 0.62

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$31.33 BHD 11.78

$13.05 BHD 4.91

$52.2 BHD 19.63

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.36 BHD 2.02

$3.22 BHD 1.21

$9.39 BHD 3.53

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.92 BHD 1.47

$2.61 BHD 0.98

$5.23 BHD 1.97

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$33.65 BHD 12.65

$26.92 BHD 10.12

$53.8 BHD 20.24

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.48 BHD 0.18

$0.05 BHD 0.02

$0.64 BHD 0.24

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

$35.0K BHD 13.1K

$26.9K BHD 10.1K

$37.7K BHD 14.2K

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

$20.6K BHD 7,734

$19.0K BHD 7,132

$23.7K BHD 8,916

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

$126 BHD 47.29

$90.8 BHD 34.15

$214 BHD 80.4

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

$27.17 BHD 10.22

$21.34 BHD 8.02

$32.01 BHD 12.03

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$41.25 BHD 15.51

$26.71 BHD 10.04

$66.8 BHD 25.10

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$78.3 BHD 29.42

$39.47 BHD 14.84

$158 BHD 59.4

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$53.9 BHD 20.26

$32.33 BHD 12.16

$67.3 BHD 25.32

Cinema Ticket

$10.62 BHD 3.99

$7.97 BHD 3.00

$13.27 BHD 4.99

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

$447 BHD 168

$188 BHD 70.8

$807 BHD 304

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,522 BHD 3,204

$4,491 BHD 1,689

$13.7K BHD 5,165

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$47.03 BHD 17.68

$26.32 BHD 9.90

$92.1 BHD 34.64

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$54.8 BHD 20.60

$18.26 BHD 6.86

$78.3 BHD 29.43

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$87.6 BHD 32.93

$55.6 BHD 20.91

$119 BHD 44.80

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$85.7 BHD 32.21

$52.2 BHD 19.61

$104 BHD 39.22

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$875 BHD 329

$541 BHD 203

$1,352 BHD 508

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$605 BHD 228

$398 BHD 150

$1,063 BHD 400

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,736 BHD 653

$1,075 BHD 404

$2,419 BHD 910

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,126 BHD 423

$792 BHD 298

$1,848 BHD 695

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,622 BHD 986

$2,591 BHD 974

$3,978 BHD 1,496

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,899 BHD 714

$1,566 BHD 589

$3,132 BHD 1,178

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$2,257 BHD 849

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 18, 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	$683	$815	$1,865	$1,850	256.01	193.57
2	Adliya	-	41	$727	$828	$1,867	$1,779	19.69	193.5
3	Al Budayyi	-		$55.6	$62.8	$80.8	$80.6	-	-
4	Al Hidd	12797	89	$840	$1,817	$1,973	$2,714	52.48	193.5
5	Al Muharraq	75000	61	$609	$1,199	$1,525	$2,245	6.45	193.5
6	Amwaj	-		$471	$635	$779	$3,201	139.27	193.5
7	Budaiya	30702	34	$606	$676	$1,400	$1,585	24.61	193.57
8	Isa Town	36876		$796	$709	$1,763	$2,681	20.52	193.37
9	Juffair	-	79	$640	$1,571	$1,599	$3,040	10.77	193.5
10	Madinat Hamad	133350	60	$768	$1,185	$1,692	$2,600	27.3	193.57
11	Manama	157474	75	$805	$1,498	$1,935	$3,327	73.47	193.5
12	Riffa	121566	68	$725	$1,362	$1,486	$2,763	145.1	193.37
13	Saar	6000		$1,033	$2,013	$2,253	$3,623	22.37	193.57
14	Sanad	7000	64	$852	$1,300	$1,575	$2,746	43.08	193.5
15	Seef	-	80	$740	$1,574	$1,696	$3,320	141.86	193.5
16	Sitrah	81000	42	$705	$818	$1,495	$1,868	84.31	193.37
17	Tubli	27510	82	$965	$1,647	$2,319	$3,492	24.92	193.5
18	Zinj	-	42	$757	$817	$1,931	$1,804	-	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.