Travel budget and cost of living in Bahrain how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Bahrain
Bahrain: calculate your travel budget
Bahrain: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bahrain for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 85 for 2 ppl.
- $ 12 per person
- $ 3.7 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1612* (616 BHD)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 143 for 2 ppl.
- $ 33 per person
- $ 28 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 3982* (1512 BHD)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 143 for 2 ppl.
- $ 58 per person
- $ 70 per person
- $ 24 per person
Total budget:
$ 6212* (2352 BHD)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Bahrain in 2025
Cost of living: Bahrain VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Bahrain in 2025 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Bahrain by expense type
Bahrain: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bahrain costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 8.7/person
($ 2.9 to $ 15)
($ 2.9 to $ 15)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 19 to $ 95)
($ 19 to $ 95)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41McDonald's meal
$ 8.1/person
($ 7.3 to $ 8.7)
($ 7.3 to $ 8.7)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 8.8 for 500ml
($ 5.8 to $ 15)
($ 5.8 to $ 15)
37% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4Imported beer
$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Cappuccino
$ 5.5/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 8.1)
($ 2.9 to $ 8.1)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Bahrain: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bahrain costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 13 to $ 1196)
($ 13 to $ 1196)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1722-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 44 to $ 774)
($ 44 to $ 774)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1643-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 49 to $ 722)
($ 49 to $ 722)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2424-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 54 to $ 330)
($ 54 to $ 330)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3405-star hotel
$ 293/night
($ 110 to $ 986)
($ 110 to $ 986)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 555Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 157/month
($ 13 to $ 1196)
($ 13 to $ 1196)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174Room with kitchen
$ 210/month
($ 65 to $ 995)
($ 65 to $ 995)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259Hotel with swimming pool
$ 197/month
($ 55 to $ 1075)
($ 55 to $ 1075)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220Cottage or guest house
$ 155/month
($ 47 to $ 874)
($ 47 to $ 874)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250Family room
$ 337/month
($ 81 to $ 1448)
($ 81 to $ 1448)
58% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214Bahrain: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Bahrain costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)
66% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 3.3/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)
($ 2.3 to $ 5.8)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Rice
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 7.5)
($ 1.5 to $ 7.5)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 5.3)
($ 1.7 to $ 5.3)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Chicken
$ 8/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 12)
($ 4.3 to $ 12)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.3)
($ 1.5 to $ 4.3)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Bahrain: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Bahrain is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 4.3/km
($ 2.9 to $ 5.8)
($ 2.9 to $ 5.8)
138% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0 to $ 0.7)
($ 0 to $ 0.7)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.8
($ 3.5 to $ 10.2)
($ 3.5 to $ 10.2)
49% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 37/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 114)
($ 23 to $ 114)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 79Bahrain: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Bahrain is 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 8.7 to $ 15)
($ 8.7 to $ 15)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 63/hr
($ 45 to $ 74)
($ 45 to $ 74)
179% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Bahrain: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Bahrain is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 7/pack
($ 5.5 to $ 7.9)
($ 5.5 to $ 7.9)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 53
($ 30 to $ 89)
($ 30 to $ 89)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57Summer dress
$ 66
($ 21 to $ 117)
($ 21 to $ 117)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
London → Al Muharraq
$ 725
(fair price: $ 580)
(fair price: $ 580)
Manchester → Al Muharraq
$ 730
(fair price: $ 527)
(fair price: $ 527)
New York City → Al Muharraq
$ 1150
(fair price: $ 979)
(fair price: $ 979)
Dublin → Al Muharraq
$ 553
(fair price: $ 475)
(fair price: $ 475)
Los Angeles → Al Muharraq
$ 1353
(fair price: $ 1155)
(fair price: $ 1155)
Edinburgh → Al Muharraq
$ 633
(fair price: $ 479)
(fair price: $ 479)
About the information on the cost of living in Bahrain
The information about the cost of living in Bahrain shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Bahrain updated on 28-01-2025.