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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 35.2% more expensive than Bahrain without rent, and 77.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 37.4% more expensive than Bahrain without rent, and 68.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Bahrain
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$6.95 BHD 2.61
187.34%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$53.5 BHD 20.12
39.53%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$8.17 BHD 3.07
39.53%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$4.96 BHD 1.86
8.27%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.90 BHD 0.34
192.22%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.39 BHD 0.15
428.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$8.00 BHD 3.01
-26.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$10.69 BHD 4.02
-34.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Bahrain
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$1.69 BHD 0.63
-35.50%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$1.35 BHD 0.51
162.96%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$2.61 BHD 0.98
81.23%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.50 BHD 0.94
72.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$8.96 BHD 3.37
45.20%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$7.45 BHD 2.80
64.03%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$11.12 BHD 4.18
47.12%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$2.51 BHD 0.94
107.57%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$2.15 BHD 0.81
-20.93%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.03 BHD 0.76
126.11%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$1.32 BHD 0.50
276.52%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.01 BHD 0.38
195.05%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.05 BHD 0.40
189.52%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$1.62 BHD 0.61
39.51%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.65 BHD 0.25
233.85%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$6.19 BHD 2.33
58.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$21.42 BHD 8.05
-29.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$3.09 BHD 1.16
-38.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$3.33 BHD 1.25
7.51%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Bahrain
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.82 BHD 0.31
203.66%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$31.81 BHD 11.96
107.83%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$5.25 BHD 1.97
-27.24%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$4.02 BHD 1.51
-55.72%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$32.66 BHD 12.28
-9.74%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$0.51 BHD 0.19
78.43%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$34.7K BHD 13.0K
-14.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$21.1K BHD 7,918
24.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Bahrain
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$124 BHD 46.48
66.82%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$27.55 BHD 10.36
106.61%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$40.31 BHD 15.16
80.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Bahrain
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$77.8 BHD 29.24
-41.84%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$52.7 BHD 19.82
-58.57%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$10.75 BHD 4.04
28.28%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Bahrain
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$443 BHD 167
205.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$8,607 BHD 3,236
162.04%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Bahrain
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$47.61 BHD 17.90
7.77%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$55.0 BHD 20.67
-22.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$87.0 BHD 32.72
1.85%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$87.8 BHD 33.00
30.97%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Bahrain
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$854 BHD 321
106.41%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$611 BHD 230
134.26%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$1,689 BHD 635
67.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$1,125 BHD 423
109.58%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$2,542 BHD 956
33.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$1,786 BHD 672
46.36%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Bahrain
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$2,283 BHD 858
89.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
7.97
-18.32%

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

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Bahrain: March 2, 2026

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