Cost of living
The cost of living in Bahrain is the lowest in the GCC, with accommodation reasonably priced and a wide range of housing to suit all tastes and lifestyles. With many housing selections to choose from with competitive utility rates, and with competitive wages, Bahrain offers the highest quality of life for employees and their families.
The breakdown below is an indicator of basic living costs in Bahrain, including rent, utilities, school fees and transportation.
Rent
1 bedroom furnished apartment (high end): BD 1000 (US $2660)
1 bedroom furnished apartment (medium): BD 400 (US $1065)
3 bedroom furnished apartment (medium): BD 650 (US $1730)
3 bedroom villa, no pool, with garage (medium): BD 800 (US $2130)
5 bedroom villa with pool, parking (medium): BD 1,200 (US $3191)
4 bedroom villa with pool, parking (high end): BD 2000 (US $5320)
3 bedroom villa with parking (medium): BD 1,500 (US $3990)
3 bedroom villa in a gated community (medium): BD 750-950 (US $2000-2500)
Utility Bills
Apartments: Utility Bills are typically included in monthly rent of apartments.
4 bedroom villa utility bill: BD25 (US $66), BD 30-40 (US $80-106) in the summer
Meals
Average casual lunchtime meal: BD 3 (US $8)
McDonald’s Big Mac: BD 1 (US $3)
McDonald’s Big Mac Meal: BD 1.5 (US $4)
Gas
BD 5 per week-BD 20/month) (US $13 per week-$53/month)
Groceries
Small Family (3 people): BD 160 (US $425)
Large Family (5 people): BD 200 (US $531)
1 person: BD 100 (US $265)
Movie Ticket
BD 3 (8)
Schools (Annual)
Private School: BD 2,500 (US $6,700)
International Private School: BD 8000 (US $21,300)
Nursery/Child Care: BD 1,500 (US $4000)
Cab Fair
Manama to Airport: BD 4 (US $11)