Travel budget in Bahrain

Bahrain: calculate your travel budget

Bahrain: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bahrain for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 78 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1477* (560 BHD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 3732* (1414 BHD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 79 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6013* (2268 BHD)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Bahrain in 2024

Cost of living: Bahrain VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bahrain in 2024 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Bahrain by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Bahrain compared to the national average.

Cities /Bahrain View Details
Sitrah 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Sitrah
Manama 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Manama
Al Muharraq 18% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Al Muharraq



Local prices in Bahrain by expense type

Bahrain: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bahrain costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.8/person
($ 2.6 to $ 14)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 27/person
($ 16 to $ 86)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.1/person
($ 6.5 to $ 7.8)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.9 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 14)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 7.9)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Bahrain: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bahrain costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 12 to $ 1099)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 144/night
($ 39 to $ 664)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 42 to $ 626)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 50 to $ 289)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 276/night
($ 107 to $ 961)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 144/month
($ 12 to $ 1099)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 192/month
($ 58 to $ 915)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 180/month
($ 50 to $ 982)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 142/month
($ 44 to $ 802)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 305/month
($ 73 to $ 1324)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Bahrain: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bahrain costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.7)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.8/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 14)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bahrain: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Bahrain is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.9/km
($ 2.6 to $ 7.8)

193% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0 to $ 0.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.2
($ 3.1 to $ 11)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 36/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 274)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Bahrain: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bahrain is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 14)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 55/hr
($ 40 to $ 105)

165% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Bahrain: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Bahrain is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.1/pack
($ 4.9 to $ 7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 27 to $ 92)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 59
($ 19 to $ 105)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Al Muharraq
London → Al Muharraq
London → Al Muharraq
$ 603
(fair price: $ 482)
Manchester → Al Muharraq
Manchester → Al Muharraq
Manchester → Al Muharraq
$ 628
(fair price: $ 472)
New York City → Al Muharraq
New York City → Al Muharraq
New York City → Al Muharraq
$ 1060
(fair price: $ 907)
Dublin → Al Muharraq
Dublin → Al Muharraq
Dublin → Al Muharraq
$ 520
(fair price: $ 451)
Los Angeles → Al Muharraq
Los Angeles  → Al Muharraq
Los Angeles  → Al Muharraq
$ 1232
(fair price: $ 1053)
Edinburgh → Al Muharraq
Edinburgh → Al Muharraq
Edinburgh → Al Muharraq
$ 583
(fair price: $ 454)

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About the information on the cost of living in Bahrain

The information about the cost of living in Bahrain shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Bahrain updated on 07-11-2024.

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