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Cost of Living in Ad Dirāz

Ad Dirāz, Ash Shamālīyah, Bahrain · Population 18,000

▼ -16% vs Bahrain average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent).د.ب249 ($656)
Couple, monthly.د.ب449 ($1,181)
Family of four, monthly.د.ب586 ($1,543)

Estimated Prices in Ad Dirāz

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant.د.ب2.46 ($6.48)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range.د.ب9.85 ($25.92)per meal
Cappuccino.د.ب0.74 ($1.94)each
Monthly groceries (single person).د.ب55.81 ($147)per month
Monthly public transport pass.د.ب9.03 ($23.76)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment.د.ب23.80 ($62.64)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited).د.ب6.89 ($18.14)per month
Fitness club membership.د.ب6.89 ($18.14)per month
Cinema ticket.د.ب1.81 ($4.75)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre.د.ب123 ($323)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre.د.ب85.28 ($224)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre.د.ب256 ($673)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ad Dirāz is .د.ب718 ($1,890) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of .د.ب249 ($656) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly .د.ب324 ($853) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (.د.ب85 ($224)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Ad Dirāz

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Nearby Cities

Karrānah

4 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Jidd Ḩafş

6 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Hamalah

8 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Madīnat ‘Īsá

9 km away · Al Janūbīyah

Manama

11 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Madīnat Ḩamad

12 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Al Mālikīyah

13 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Al Muḩarraq

15 km away · Al Muḩarraq

Other Major Cities in Bahrain

Manama

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 727,000

.د.ب372 ($979) / mo

Al Muḩarraq

Al Muḩarraq · pop. 176,583

.د.ب280 ($736) / mo

Madīnat Ḩamad

Ash Shamālīyah · pop. 133,550

.د.ب280 ($736) / mo

Sitrah

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 72,601

.د.ب280 ($736) / mo

Jidd Ḩafş

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 66,588

.د.ب280 ($736) / mo

Madīnat ‘Īsá

Al Janūbīyah · pop. 61,293

.د.ب280 ($736) / mo

Living in Ad Dirāz

Ad Dirāz is one of the key cities in Bahrain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is .د.ب249 ($656), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around .د.ب85 ($224) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to .د.ب586 ($1,543) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately .د.ب449 ($1,181) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ad Dirāz is .د.ب718 ($1,890). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least .د.ب324 ($853) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ad Dirāz expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated .د.ب249 ($656) per month in Ad Dirāz including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Bahrain.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ad Dirāz?
A net salary of around .د.ب324 ($853) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ad Dirāz with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ad Dirāz is .د.ب718 ($1,890).
How much is rent in Ad Dirāz?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated .د.ب123 ($323) per month in the city centre and .د.ب85 ($224) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about .د.ب256 ($673).
Is Ad Dirāz cheaper than Bahrain on average?
Yes — Ad Dirāz is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Bahrain average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ad Dirāz?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at .د.ب56 ($147) in Ad Dirāz. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about .د.ب2 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around .د.ب1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Ad Dirāz compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ad Dirāz is estimated at .د.ب9 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ad Dirāz are estimates based on Bahrain national averages adjusted for city size (population 18,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.