Capital city in Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Cost of living in Manama
How much a month costs in Manama
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,390–3,990 (BD900–1,500).
Prices in Manama
Typical 2026 ranges in BHD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | BHD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | BD250–450 | $665–1,200 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | BD180–320 | $479–851 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | BD30–75 | $80–199 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | BD1–2.5 | $2.7–6.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | BD6–14 | $16–37 |
| Cappuccino | BD1.5–2.5 | $4.0–6.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | BD2.5–4.5 | $6.6–12.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | BD0.3–0.5 | $0.8–1.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | BD2–4 | $5.3–10.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | BD15–35 | $40–93 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | BD4–8 | $11–21 |
Value for money: 6/100
A value score of 6/100 means Manama gives more quality of life per dollar than 5% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 53/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Manama
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Manama?
About $1,200–1,730 on a lean budget, $2,390–3,990 for a comfortable month and $5,320–9,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Manama?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs BD250–450 ($665–1,200) a month in the center and BD180–320 ($479–851) outside it.
How much does food cost in Manama?
A local meal is BD1–2.5 ($2.7–6.6); a mid-range restaurant is BD6–14 ($16–37) per person.
Is Bahrain expensive?
Prices in Bahrain are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Bahrain Tourism
- Bahrain eVisa
- Bahrain Airport Company
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.