Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Bahrain
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Economic & Living Costs in Bahrain
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
1.2-5 BHD
Avg: 3.1 BHD
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
12-65 BHD
Avg: 38.5 BHD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
2.5-3.6 BHD
Avg: 3.05 BHD
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
2-4 BHD
Avg: 3 BHD
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
250-500 BHD
Avg: 375 BHD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
150-378 BHD
Avg: 264 BHD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
400-950 BHD
Avg: 675 BHD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
300-700 BHD
Avg: 500 BHD
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.25-0.5 BHD
Avg: 0.38 BHD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
1.5-3.8 BHD
Avg: 2.65 BHD
Monthly Transport Pass
5-15 BHD
Avg: 10 BHD
Gasoline (1L)
0.14-0.24 BHD
Avg: 0.19 BHD
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
34-80 BHD
Avg: 57 BHD
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
10-25 BHD
Avg: 17.5 BHD
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
8-14 BHD
Avg: 11 BHD
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
0.45-1 BHD
Avg: 0.72 BHD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.3-1 BHD
Avg: 0.65 BHD
Eggs (12)
0.56-1.44 BHD
Avg: 1 BHD
Local Cheese (1kg)
1-10 BHD
Avg: 5.5 BHD
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
15-45 BHD
Avg: 30 BHD
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
10-20 BHD
Avg: 15 BHD
Cinema Ticket
3.3-5 BHD
Avg: 4.15 BHD
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
100-333.33 BHD
Avg: 216.66 BHD
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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