WHAT IS THE COST OF LIVING IN BAHRAIN?

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Hope that members soon give you input on the cost of living in Bahrain.

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Sheetul

Thanks a MILLION, Sheetul. You're so caring.

May God Bless You.

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ghafoorcopywriter

Hi,
I'm interested in the cost of living too there as we are looking to move there in a couple of months.

Have you got a response to your very descriptive list of expenses?

Regards,
Amorette

Here is the COST of Living in Bahrain Note:- Cost source Daily Market (Manama,Gudaybia+Hidd+Muharraq)Becoz nearly 4years i have spent here in bahrain and i am paying 236.500BHD(due to old contract i am paying less, otherwise New Rate 285+water & elect.) for my 2 Bed Room+Hall+ attached bathroom+2balconies

1. ACCOMMODATION TYPES:
Cost of Bed Space (4 Persons) in a Room per Month = 80 to 120 BHD(30x4)
Cost of Shared Room Space (2 Persons) per Month =80 to 120 BHD
Cost of 2 Bed Room Flat (for Family) per Month  = 200 to 285 BHD (depend on room size and location if you are staying at horra area you will cost fullyfurnished at 400+BHD:D)
Cost of Small Villa-Type (for Family) per Month = 400 to 650 BHD

2. FOOD TYPES:
Min. Cost of Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Per Day (per Person) = 2 BHD to 3.500 BHD ( if 2 star or 3 star going upto 18BHD)
Min. Cost of the SAME if cooked at home per Person =1BHD only+
Min Cost of Monthly Grocery Items (For a Bachelor) = ???not sure
Min Cost of Monthly Grocery items (For a Family of 8)??let me ask my father

3. UTILITY BILLS:
Cost of Electricity in Bed Space (4 Persons) Per Month =4BHD Per Head.
Cost of Electricity (Shared Room/2 Persons) Per Month = 7 BD Per head.
Cost of Water & Sewerage Bills Per Month                   = (Inculded in Electricity Bill 2 in 1)
Cost of Telephone Bills (Land-line) = 1.600BD Fixed Rent + Calls Normal Use = 6 to 7BHD only .
Cost of Mobile Scratch Cards (for Single Person)   = 5 to 10 BHD
Cost of Internet Cable facility at place of living Per Month = 8BHD one month 5GB Data Transfer no unlimited for Home use
Cost of Gas Cylinder for Cooking (Shared Bed Space) = 2BHD +.100Fils delivery:D
Cost of Gas Cylinder for Cooking (For Family of 8)       = 2.1BHD

4. TRANSPORT:
Cost of Traveling by Local Transport (Buses) Per Month = .100Fils to 300Fils but u will need a list of timetable other wise u f/##%@#%@#
Cost of Traveling by Shared Transport (Vans) Per Month =20BHD
Cost of Traveling by Private Shared Cars Per Month       =30BHD
Cost of Traveling by TAXI per Month                 =30BHD to 50BHD

5. EDUCATION: Sorry i dont know about Educational cost but i can say its expansive compare to my country [i
Complete Cost (Including Admission Fees, Books,
School Fees) for Class Three Per Year                          =
Complete Cost for Class Nine Per Year                         =
Complete Cost for Class Ten Per Year                          =
Complete Cost for First Year Degree Per Year               =
Cost of School Van Fees and any other charges            =

6. VISA COSTS FOR FAMILY (for SEVEN FAMILY MEMBERS) = 20BHD each Govt fee ... But Depend on company or Tourist visa may cost 250bd per head included agent charges for 2 years)

7. EMPLOYMENT CHANCES FOR MY ELDER CHILDREN:
My two elder children  are Graduates (BA Degree). What are their chances of finding Employment on their Father's Sponsorship (Mine), so that the TOTAL INCOME generated (By Myself and my two working children) is enough to live comfortably in Bahrain.= yes this one the right question , Here we are can say if you are on company visa and company providing you an accommodation then it will be beneficiary for you . Sure! jobs chances are high ***


8. AIR TRAVEL (From KARACHI-MANAMA-KARACHI):
Return Air Ticket by Gulf Air per Person (Off-Season)economy 145 to 160BHD
Return Air Ticket by Gulf Air During Season (School Holidays)economy 160 to 200BHD
Return Air Ticket During Ramadhan 125 to 250BHD
Return Air Ticket During Eid-al-Adha 158 to 250BHD
( other wise from Qatar air you will get BAh to Kara 81BHD only* 1 way)

aqua_amor wrote:

Hi,
I'm interested in the cost of living too there as we are looking to move there in a couple of months.
Have you got a response to your very descriptive list of expenses?
Regards,
Amorette

Hi,  Bharain has a few enjoyable places but nothing to compare with Dubai.
Only if ur getting a good career growth opportunity. Have you looked at Abu Dhabi, there should be equally good opportunities there?
Cheers !
Sunny