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Bahrain

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Bahrain

About Bahrain

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$827
Family of 4 / mo
$2,115
Internet
80.78Mbps
Interest rate
5.75%
Inflation
0.9%
Population
1.49M

Bahrain is a small island nation located in the Persian Gulf, known for its rich history and vibrant culture. It is made up of 33 islands, with the largest being Bahrain Island. The country has a fascinating blend of modernity and tradition, featuring stunning skyscrapers alongside ancient forts and mosques.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $78.54
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $117.53
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $130.72
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $62.02

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $2,126
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $15.96

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoroughUSD $6.01
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.06
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.56
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $10.74
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $14.34

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $8.24
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $71.62
  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $7.18

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.82
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $28.64
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $7.87
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.23
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $2.55
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $2.13
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $3.62
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $3.11
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $3.38
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $9.36
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $9.18
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $10.98

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $194.89
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,293
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $948.43
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $2,371
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,744
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $256.7

Leisure

  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $9,647
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $63.48
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $12.55
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $361.65
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $107.45

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.09
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $30,444
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $27,689
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $5.77
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $7.18
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $53.72
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $10.74

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $76.57
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $221.28
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