Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahrain and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahrain and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Bahrain is 27.8% cheaper than United States without rent, and 43.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bahrain is 26.2% cheaper than United States without rent, and 39.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bahrain
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.26 BHD 2.74
$20.33 $20.33
-64.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$53.6 BHD 20.2
$74.4 $74.4
-27.95%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8 BHD 3.02
$11.49 $11.49
-30.37%
Cappuccino
$4.83 BHD 1.82
$5.09 $5.09
-5.11%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.84 BHD 0.32
$2.54 $2.54
-66.93%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.35 BHD 0.13
$2.11 $2.11
-83.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$8.1 BHD 3.06
$6.09 $6.09
33.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$10.58 BHD 3.99
$7.1 $7.1
49.01%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bahrain
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.7 BHD 0.64
$1.08 $1.08
57.41%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 BHD 0.51
$3.7 $3.7
-63.78%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.59 BHD 0.98
$4.65 $4.65
-44.30%
Eggs
$2.51 BHD 0.95
$4.21 $4.21
-40.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.28 BHD 3.5
$12.75 $12.75
-27.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.62 BHD 2.88
$12.24 $12.24
-37.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.25 BHD 4.24
$16.08 $16.08
-30.04%
Apples (1kg)
$2.54 BHD 0.96
$5.41 $5.41
-53.05%
Banana (1kg)
$2.14 BHD 0.81
$1.73 $1.73
23.70%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.11 BHD 0.79
$4.37 $4.37
-51.72%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.39 BHD 0.52
$4.94 $4.94
-71.86%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BHD 0.38
$2.88 $2.88
-64.93%
Onion (1kg)
$1.09 BHD 0.41
$3.07 $3.07
-64.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.69 BHD 0.64
$2.25 $2.25
-24.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.69 BHD 0.26
$2.21 $2.21
-68.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.42 BHD 2.42
$10.09 $10.09
-36.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$26.06 BHD 9.83
$14.73 $14.73
76.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.09 BHD 1.16
$1.91 $1.91
61.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.47 BHD 1.31
$3.54 $3.54
-1.98%
🚌 Getting Around
Bahrain
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.81 BHD 0.31
$2.56 $2.56
-68.36%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$31.51 BHD 11.88
$63.9 $63.9
-50.65%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.27 BHD 1.99
$3.81 $3.81
38.32%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.04 BHD 1.52
$1.77 $1.77
128.25%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$32.55 BHD 12.27
$30.4 $30.4
7.07%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.51 BHD 0.19
$0.94 $0.94
-45.74%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.9K BHD 12.8K
$30K $30K
13.14%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.4K BHD 7,711
$25.8K $25.8K
-20.69%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bahrain
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$123 BHD 46.54
$209 $209
-40.85%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$27.47 BHD 10.36
$57.9 $57.9
-52.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$40.79 BHD 15.38
$71.1 $71.1
-42.62%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bahrain
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$78 BHD 29.42
$45.88 $45.88
70.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$52.9 BHD 19.96
$22.25 $22.25
137.89%
Cinema Ticket
$10.6 BHD 4
$14.14 $14.14
-25.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bahrain
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$441 BHD 166
$1,373 $1,373
-67.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,620 BHD 3,250
$22.4K $22.4K
-61.44%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bahrain
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.91 BHD 17.69
$51.5 $51.5
-8.93%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$56 BHD 21.13
$41.96 $41.96
33.51%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.8 BHD 33.5
$88.3 $88.3
0.55%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$86.9 BHD 32.75
$112 $112
-22.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bahrain
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$854 BHD 322
$1,731 $1,731
-50.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$614 BHD 232
$1,446 $1,446
-57.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,735 BHD 654
$2,846 $2,846
-39.03%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,139 BHD 429
$2,366 $2,366
-51.87%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,791 BHD 1,053
$3,245 $3,245
-13.98%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,970 BHD 743
$2,667 $2,667
-26.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bahrain
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,158 BHD 814
$4,312 $4,312
-49.96%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.97
6.51
22.43%

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Last update for Bahrain: October 27, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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