Manama, Bahrain

In 2025, a single person living in Manama needs approximately BHD 607/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around BHD 1,203/month. Manama is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Manama costs approximately BHD 319/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around BHD 617/month. Rent has changed +2.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Manama are approximately BHD 149 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Manama costs BHD 36 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Manama average BHD 62 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Manama is located in Bahrain (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of BHD 319/month and total single-person expenses around BHD 607/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Manama costs approximately BHD 5 in 2025. Budget around BHD 41/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Manama from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 19.2% over this period (from BHD 273 in 2022 to BHD 325 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Manama in 2025, a single person needs approximately BHD 607/month. This covers rent (BHD 319), groceries (BHD 149), transport (BHD 36), utilities (BHD 62) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around BHD 1,203/month.