Cost of Living in Manama
Summary of cost of living in Manama, Bahrain:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,786.9 (BD1,050.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $785.1 (BD295.9), excluding rent.
- Manama is 50.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Manama is, on average, 60.3% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | BD2.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | BD20.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | BD2.80 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | BD2.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | BD3.75 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | BD1.86 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | BD0.33 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | BD0.12 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | BD0.57 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | BD0.37 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | BD0.40 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | BD0.83 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | BD1.48 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | BD1.11 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | BD1.47 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | BD0.40 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | BD0.39 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | BD0.33 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | BD0.24 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | BD0.18 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | BD0.24 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | BD0.57 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | BD0.31 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | BD7.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | BD1.35 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | BD1.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | BD2.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | BD0.25 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | BD14.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | BD2.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | BD2.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | BD6.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | BD0.22 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | BD13,996.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | BD7,750.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | BD57.72 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | BD9.48 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | BD13.57 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | BD23.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | BD11.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | BD4.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | BD184.54 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | BD4,135.20 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | BD19.26 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | BD21.71 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | BD33.12 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | BD33.75 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | BD375.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | BD239.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | BD773.83 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | BD517.80 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | BD91.84 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | BD68.77 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | BD869.04 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.21 | |
Prices in Manama
This city had 483 entries in the past 12 months by 39 different contributors.
Last update: 12 June 2026
Last update: 12 June 2026
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
Pravin Bhadange
on Nov 24, 2021:
What should be salary for family (wife +1 kids) in bahrain