Manama, Al ‘Āşimah, Bahrain · Population 727,000 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Bahrain average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | .د.ب3.56 ($9.36) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | .د.ب14.23 ($37.44) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | .د.ب1.07 ($2.81) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | .د.ب80.62 ($212) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | .د.ب13.04 ($34.32) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | .د.ب34.38 ($90.48) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | .د.ب9.96 ($26.21) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | .د.ب9.96 ($26.21) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | .د.ب2.61 ($6.86) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | .د.ب194 ($511) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | .د.ب135 ($355) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | .د.ب405 ($1,066) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Manama is .د.ب1,037 ($2,730) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of .د.ب372 ($979) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly .د.ب484 ($1,273) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (.د.ب135 ($355)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.
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.د.ب280 ($736) / moManama is the capital and one of the key cities in Bahrain. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is .د.ب372 ($979), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around .د.ب135 ($355) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to .د.ب883 ($2,323) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately .د.ب673 ($1,771) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Manama is .د.ب1,037 ($2,730). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least .د.ب484 ($1,273) per month.