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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Bahrain
Spending runs from BHD 129 a month in the poorest fifth to BHD 773 in the richest
Per person, whole country
BHD 302
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
BHD 129richest 20%
BHD 773
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How living costs in Bahrain compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Bahrain against other countries
More expensive than 53% of countries
Where Bahrain sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs BHD 376 at world-middle prices costs BHD 390 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Bahrain?
A typical person in Bahrain spends about BHD 302 a month — around BHD 3,620 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Bahrain?
By spending, Bahrain ranks #59 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about BHD 302 a month, the poorest 20% about BHD 129 and the richest 20% about BHD 773. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Bahrain in US dollars?
The cost of living in Bahrain is about $802 a month, or roughly $9,624 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Bahrain?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about BHD 129 a month per person, a typical one around BHD 302, and a comfortable life around BHD 425. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Bahrain enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about BHD 302 a month, while the average take-home pay in Bahrain is about BHD 422. For more on incomes, see salaries in Bahrain.
Is Bahrain an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Bahrain is more expensive than 68% of countries worldwide and ranks 7th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Bahrain?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini Dinar (BHD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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