Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahrain and Oman 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Oman is 0.5% higher than in Bahrain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Oman is 12.1% lower than in Bahrain | |
| Rent Prices in Oman are 43.8% lower than in Bahrain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Oman are 0.5% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Groceries Prices in Oman are 3.8% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Oman is 31.0% higher than in Bahrain | |
Restaurants | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
BD2.70 (﷼2.73) |
BD2.08 (﷼2.10) |
-23.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
BD15.00 (﷼15.16) |
BD9.89 (﷼10.00) |
-34.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
BD3.00 (﷼3.03) |
BD3.46 (﷼3.50) |
+15.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
BD2.50 (﷼2.53) |
BD4.95 (﷼5.00) |
+97.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD3.50 (﷼3.54) |
BD4.95 (﷼5.00) |
+41.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
BD1.79 (﷼1.81) |
BD1.90 (﷼1.92) |
+6.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD0.36 (﷼0.36) |
BD0.32 (﷼0.32) |
-9.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
BD0.12 (﷼0.13) |
BD0.11 (﷼0.11) |
-15.6 % |
Markets | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
BD0.58 (﷼0.58) |
BD0.87 (﷼0.87) |
+50.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
BD0.42 (﷼0.43) |
BD0.42 (﷼0.43) |
+0.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
BD0.45 (﷼0.46) |
BD0.34 (﷼0.35) |
-24.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
BD0.99 (﷼1.00) |
BD1.06 (﷼1.07) |
+7.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
BD1.67 (﷼1.68) |
BD1.37 (﷼1.39) |
-17.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
BD1.09 (﷼1.10) |
BD1.18 (﷼1.20) |
+8.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
BD1.75 (﷼1.77) |
BD1.84 (﷼1.86) |
+5.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
BD0.44 (﷼0.45) |
BD0.55 (﷼0.56) |
+24.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
BD0.38 (﷼0.39) |
BD0.35 (﷼0.35) |
-9.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
BD0.38 (﷼0.39) |
BD0.39 (﷼0.40) |
+1.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
BD0.27 (﷼0.28) |
BD0.22 (﷼0.22) |
-19.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
BD0.21 (﷼0.21) |
BD0.20 (﷼0.21) |
-3.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
BD0.20 (﷼0.20) |
BD0.21 (﷼0.21) |
+4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
BD0.62 (﷼0.63) |
BD0.61 (﷼0.62) |
-1.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
BD0.26 (﷼0.26) |
BD0.25 (﷼0.25) |
-3.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
BD9.00 (﷼9.10) |
BD5.94 (﷼6.00) |
-34.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
BD1.38 (﷼1.39) |
BD2.18 (﷼2.21) |
+58.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD1.21 (﷼1.23) |
BD3.71 (﷼3.75) |
+205.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
BD2.25 (﷼2.27) |
BD2.37 (﷼2.40) |
+5.5 % |
Transportation | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
BD0.30 (﷼0.30) |
BD0.49 (﷼0.50) |
+64.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
BD14.00 (﷼14.15) |
BD29.68 (﷼30.00) |
+112.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
BD2.00 (﷼2.02) |
BD1.24 (﷼1.25) |
-38.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
BD2.09 (﷼2.11) |
BD0.80 (﷼0.80) |
-61.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
BD6.00 (﷼6.06) |
BD2.97 (﷼3.00) |
-50.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
BD0.24 (﷼0.24) |
BD0.24 (﷼0.24) |
+0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
BD10,000.00 (﷼10,107.08) |
BD9,537.87 (﷼9,640.00) |
-4.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
BD7,571.96 (﷼7,653.04) |
BD8,094.57 (﷼8,181.25) |
+6.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
BD49.64 (﷼50.17) |
BD45.94 (﷼46.43) |
-7.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
BD9.73 (﷼9.83) |
BD12.23 (﷼12.36) |
+25.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
BD15.23 (﷼15.40) |
BD28.40 (﷼28.70) |
+86.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
BD28.61 (﷼28.92) |
BD20.47 (﷼20.69) |
-28.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
BD13.62 (﷼13.76) |
BD10.18 (﷼10.29) |
-25.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
BD4.00 (﷼4.04) |
BD3.81 (﷼3.85) |
-4.8 % |
Childcare | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
BD198.61 (﷼200.73) |
BD99.60 (﷼100.67) |
-49.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
BD3,628.00 (﷼3,666.85) |
BD3,349.33 (﷼3,385.20) |
-7.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
BD20.13 (﷼20.35) |
BD19.99 (﷼20.20) |
-0.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
BD19.42 (﷼19.62) |
BD17.31 (﷼17.50) |
-10.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
BD32.31 (﷼32.65) |
BD32.08 (﷼32.43) |
-0.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
BD32.50 (﷼32.85) |
BD30.75 (﷼31.08) |
-5.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
BD348.09 (﷼351.82) |
BD205.80 (﷼208.00) |
-40.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
BD238.45 (﷼241.01) |
BD149.14 (﷼150.74) |
-37.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
BD682.87 (﷼690.18) |
BD366.79 (﷼370.71) |
-46.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
BD466.83 (﷼471.82) |
BD254.23 (﷼256.95) |
-45.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
BD90.29 (﷼91.26) |
BD84.03 (﷼84.93) |
-6.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
BD65.87 (﷼66.58) |
BD50.23 (﷼50.76) |
-23.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bahrain Edit |
Oman Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
BD854.62 (﷼863.77) |
BD984.23 (﷼994.77) |
+15.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.33 | 5.09 | -19.6 % |
| Last update: | 15 October 2026 | 15 October 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 70 | 91 | |
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