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Cost of Living in Sitrah

Sitrah, Al ‘Āşimah, Bahrain · Population 72,601

▼ -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 Sitrah

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 Sitrah 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

Madīnat ‘Īsá

8 km away · Al Janūbīyah

Manama

8 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Al Muḩarraq

11 km away · Al Muḩarraq

Jidd Ḩafş

11 km away · Al ‘Āşimah

Madīnat Ḩamad

12 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Karrānah

14 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Al Mālikīyah

15 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

Al Hamalah

16 km away · Ash Shamālīyah

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

Jidd Ḩafş

Al ‘Āşimah · pop. 66,588

.د.ب280 ($736) / mo

Madīnat ‘Īsá

Al Janūbīyah · pop. 61,293

.د.ب280 ($736) / mo

Living in Sitrah

Sitrah 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 Sitrah 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 Sitrah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated .د.ب280 ($736) per month in Sitrah 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 Sitrah?
A net salary of around .د.ب364 ($957) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sitrah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sitrah is .د.ب798 ($2,100).
How much is rent in Sitrah?
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 Sitrah cheaper than Bahrain on average?
Yes — Sitrah 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 Sitrah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at .د.ب62 ($163) in Sitrah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about .د.ب3 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around .د.ب1 ($2).
How do transport costs in Sitrah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sitrah is estimated at .د.ب10 ($26). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sitrah are estimates based on Bahrain national averages adjusted for city size (population 72,601). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.