Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain

Summary of cost of living in Manama

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Dinar 1,401
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Dinar 661
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Manama
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Dinar 13
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Dinar 3.432
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Dinar 1.187
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Dinar 0.692
12 eggs, large Dinar 1.298
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Dinar 0.769
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Dinar 1.974
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Dinar 0.980
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Dinar 0.388
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Dinar 1.484
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Dinar 7
2 liters of coca-cola Dinar 1.053
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Dinar 0.259
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Dinar 483
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Dinar 319
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Dinar 102
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Dinar 341
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Dinar 234
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Dinar 94
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Dinar 10
40” flat screen tv Dinar 104
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Dinar 35
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Dinar 3.577
Hourly rate for cleaning help Dinar 3.133
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Dinar 14
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Dinar 17
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Dinar 38
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Dinar 34
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Dinar 8,899
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Dinar 0.234
Monthly ticket public transport Dinar 10
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Dinar 7
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Dinar 1.773
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Dinar 6
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Dinar 15
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Dinar 2.526
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Dinar 1.873
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Dinar 2.355
4 rolls of toilet paper Dinar 1.064
Tube of toothpaste Dinar 1.279
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Dinar 2.259
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Dinar 17
2 tickets to the movies Dinar 9
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Dinar 21
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Dinar 33
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Dinar 5.986
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Dinar 2.524
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Dinar 2.897
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Dinar 280
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Dinar 0.161
1 month of gym membership in business district Dinar 32
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Dinar 2.883
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 130 prices entered by 14 different people.
Latest price update: June 18, 2025

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