Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Muharraq and Saar Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Muharraq and Saar

🙂 Solo nomad: Al Muharraq is 26.2% cheaper than Saar without rent, and 39.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Al Muharraq is 32.3% cheaper than Saar without rent, and 37.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.91 BHD 1.47
$10.55 BHD 3.97
-62.94%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$26.48 BHD 9.96
$33.57 BHD 12.62
-21.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.16 BHD 1.94
$10.78 BHD 4.06
-52.13%
Cappuccino
$3.99 BHD 1.50
$5.76 BHD 2.16
-30.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 BHD 0.32
$0.92 BHD 0.34
-7.61%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 BHD 0.14
$0.45 BHD 0.17
-20.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.21 BHD 1.96
$5.88 BHD 2.21
-11.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.15 BHD 3.06
$9.27 BHD 3.48
-12.08%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.29 BHD 0.49
$1.69 BHD 0.63
-23.67%
White Bread (500g)
$0.54 BHD 0.20
$1.36 BHD 0.51
-60.29%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.30 BHD 0.87
$2.71 BHD 1.02
-15.13%
Eggs
$2.37 BHD 0.89
$2.58 BHD 0.97
-8.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.40 BHD 1.65
$13.37 BHD 5.03
-67.09%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.05 BHD 1.90
$6.48 BHD 2.44
-22.07%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.75 BHD 2.91
$15.83 BHD 5.95
-51.04%
Apples (1kg)
$1.21 BHD 0.46
$3.96 BHD 1.49
-69.44%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 BHD 0.60
$2.33 BHD 0.88
-30.90%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.05 BHD 0.39
$3.75 BHD 1.41
-72.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.21 BHD 0.45
$1.95 BHD 0.73
-37.95%
Potato (1kg)
$0.75 BHD 0.28
$0.69 BHD 0.26
8.70%
Onion (1kg)
$0.50 BHD 0.19
$1.65 BHD 0.62
-69.70%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.20 BHD 0.45
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.51 BHD 0.19
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$5.35 BHD 2.01
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Wine (Bottle)
$18.40 BHD 6.92
$26.87 BHD 10.10
-31.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.38 BHD 1.27
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.19 BHD 1.20
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🚌 Getting Around
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.78 BHD 0.29
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.67 BHD 1.76
$5.34 BHD 2.01
-12.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.67 BHD 1.00
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.36 BHD 2.01
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.47 BHD 0.17
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.6K BHD 13.8K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$15.7K BHD 5,919
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$106 BHD 39.78
$134 BHD 50.3
-20.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.16 BHD 7.96
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$38.40 BHD 14.44
$32.30 BHD 12.14
18.89%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$54.0 BHD 20.28
$189 BHD 71.0
-71.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$104 BHD 39.16
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Cinema Ticket
$7.21 BHD 2.71
$21.10 BHD 7.93
-65.83%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$396 BHD 149
$549 BHD 207
-27.89%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$6,023 BHD 2,265
$8,083 BHD 3,039
-25.48%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.45 BHD 9.94
$91.6 BHD 34.45
-71.13%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$62.2 BHD 23.38
$39.51 BHD 14.86
57.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$81.7 BHD 30.71
$105 BHD 39.38
-22.01%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$87.2 BHD 32.79
$105 BHD 39.53
-17.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$615 BHD 231
$1,317 BHD 495
-53.32%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$505 BHD 190
$938 BHD 353
-46.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$987 BHD 371
$2,138 BHD 804
-53.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$786 BHD 295
$1,181 BHD 444
-33.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,003 BHD 753
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,621 BHD 609
$2,155 BHD 810
-24.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Al Muharraq
Saar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,522 BHD 572
$2,404 BHD 904
-36.71%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.56
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Last update for Al Muharraq: April 12, 2026

Last update for Saar: April 11, 2026

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