Cost of living
Depending on your lifestyle the cost of living in Bahrain is comparable to that in most European countries. The cost of accommodation can be somewhat high, especially in the capital of Manama. Food and drink costs can be significantly high depending on the brands; internationally branded items are imported so the cost of such items will be much higher. However the general lack of taxation and government subsidisation of utilities contributes to a higher disposable income.
(Following costs listed in GBP)
Median Monthly Disposable Salary £887.20
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in city centre £685.05
Renting a 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre £518.45
Price per Square metre to buy an apartment in city centre £1,036.91
Price per Square metre to buy an apartment outside of centre £798.08
Basic utilities (electricity, gas, water, waste) £11.32
Meal at a fast food restaurant £3.52
Loaf of bread £0.82
Litre of milk £1.10
Small bottle of water £1.19
Can of coke/soft drink £1.19
Taxi (5km within centre) £3.30
Cinema ticket £4.89
