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Cost of Living in Madīnat Ḩamad

Madīnat Ḩamad, Ash Shamālīyah, Bahrain · Population 133,550

▼ -6% vs Bahrain average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent).د.ب280 ($736)
Couple, monthly.د.ب504 ($1,326)
Family of four, monthly.د.ب659 ($1,735)

Estimated Prices in Madīnat Ḩamad

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant.د.ب2.74 ($7.20)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range.د.ب10.94 ($28.80)per meal
Cappuccino.د.ب0.82 ($2.16)each
Monthly groceries (single person).د.ب62.02 ($163)per month
Monthly public transport pass.د.ب10.03 ($26.40)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment.د.ب26.45 ($69.60)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited).د.ب7.66 ($20.16)per month
Fitness club membership.د.ب7.66 ($20.16)per month
Cinema ticket.د.ب2.01 ($5.28)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre.د.ب140 ($368)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre.د.ب97.28 ($256)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre.د.ب292 ($768)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Madīnat Ḩamad is .د.ب798 ($2,100) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of .د.ب280 ($736) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly .د.ب364 ($957) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (.د.ب97 ($256)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Al Mālikīyah

3 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Al Hamalah

6 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Madīnat ‘Īsá

8 km away · Al Janūbīyah

Sitrah

12 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Ad Dirāz

12 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Jidd Ḩafş

13 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Karrānah

13 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Manama

13 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

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 Madīnat Ḩamad

Madīnat Ḩamad is one of the key cities in Bahrain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is .د.ب280 ($736), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around .د.ب97 ($256) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to .د.ب659 ($1,735) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately .د.ب504 ($1,326) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Madīnat Ḩamad is .د.ب798 ($2,100). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least .د.ب364 ($957) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madīnat Ḩamad expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated .د.ب280 ($736) per month in Madīnat Ḩamad including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Bahrain.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Madīnat Ḩamad?
A net salary of around .د.ب364 ($957) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Madīnat Ḩamad with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Madīnat Ḩamad is .د.ب798 ($2,100).
How much is rent in Madīnat Ḩamad?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated .د.ب140 ($368) per month in the city centre and .د.ب97 ($256) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about .د.ب292 ($768).
Is Madīnat Ḩamad cheaper than Bahrain on average?
Yes — Madīnat Ḩamad is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Bahrain average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Madīnat Ḩamad?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at .د.ب62 ($163) in Madīnat Ḩamad. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about .د.ب3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around .د.ب1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Madīnat Ḩamad compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Madīnat Ḩamad is estimated at .د.ب10 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Madīnat Ḩamad are estimates based on Bahrain national averages adjusted for city size (population 133,550). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.