Cost of Living in Bahrain
Summary of cost of living in Bahrain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,964.4$ (1,117.4BHD), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 822.9$ (310.2BHD), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bahrain is, on average, 31.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bahrain is, on average, 49.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.90 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 53.06 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.96 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.96 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.61 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.88 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 0.86 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.32 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.63 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.23 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.22 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.55 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.09 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.17 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.74 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.67 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.66 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 23.88 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.22 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.48 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.10 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.80 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 35.02 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.31 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.55 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15.92 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.49 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,855.01 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 20,566.72 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 127.35 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 25.79 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 41.23 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 76.10 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 44.28 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.61 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 410.01 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,947.79 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 52.24 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 51.51 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.11 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 86.66 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 868.86 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 588.32 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,697.46 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,106.77 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 244.04 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 181.25 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,208.18 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.15 |
Prices in Bahrain
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Last update: 7 December 2025
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Last update: 7 December 2025
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