🇧🇭 Middle East & North Africa
Manama, Bahrain
Middle East & North Africa ✓ Live Numbeo data
Compact Gulf island capital; tax-free, affordable for the region, causeway to Saudi Arabia.
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Manama climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 35,590 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 189 Mbps | 84.9 Mbps | 5 ms | 27,967 |
| Mobile | 244 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 18 ms | 7,623 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.376 BHD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | — | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | — | — |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $2,311 | BHD 869 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $998 | BHD 375 |
| 1BR outside center | $637 | BHD 240 |
| 3BR city center | $2,058 | BHD 774 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,377 | BHD 518 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $244 | BHD 91.84 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $183 | BHD 68.77 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $6.65 | BHD 2.50 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $53.19 | BHD 20.00 |
| Fast food combo | $7.45 | BHD 2.80 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.91 | BHD 1.47 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $5.56 | BHD 2.09 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $154 | BHD 57.72 |
| Phone plan / mo | $25 | BHD 9.48 |
| Internet / mo | $36 | BHD 13.57 |
| Gym membership / mo | $63 | BHD 23.75 |
| Cinema ticket | $10.64 | BHD 4.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $491 | BHD 185 |
| International school / yr | $10,998 | BHD 4,135 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $20,612 | BHD 7,750 |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo