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Cost of Living in Karrānah

Karrānah, Ash Shamālīyah, Bahrain · Population 12,000

▼ -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 Karrānah

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 Karrānah 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 Karrānah

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Nearby Cities

Jidd Ḩafş

3 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Ad Dirāz

4 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Madīnat ‘Īsá

7 km away · Al Janūbīyah

Manama

7 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Hamalah

10 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Al Muḩarraq

11 km away · Al Muḩarraq

Madīnat Ḩamad

13 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Sitrah

14 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

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 Karrānah

Karrānah 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 Karrānah 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 Karrānah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated .د.ب249 ($656) per month in Karrānah 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 Karrānah?
A net salary of around .د.ب324 ($853) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Karrānah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Karrānah is .د.ب718 ($1,890).
How much is rent in Karrānah?
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 Karrānah cheaper than Bahrain on average?
Yes — Karrānah 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 Karrānah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at .د.ب56 ($147) in Karrānah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about .د.ب2 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around .د.ب1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Karrānah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Karrānah is estimated at .د.ب9 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Karrānah are estimates based on Bahrain national averages adjusted for city size (population 12,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.