Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$450.00
$1.00
$100.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$100.00
$200.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$30.00
$70.00
$10.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$250.00
$400.00
$15.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$50.00
$100.00
$20.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$150.00
$300.00
$25.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$50.00
$150.00
$30.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
Total
$1,080.00
$1,471.00
$200.00
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.

Individual Item Costs

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$800.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$150.00
Prices may vary based on amenities and location. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$6.00
Price can vary significantly based on the bar and brand. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$5.00
Typical price at local eateries. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$8.00
Prices at major fast food chains. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$2.50
Prices may fluctuate depending on season and availability. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$1.00
Standard white or whole wheat loaf. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.20
Regular cow's milk, variations may exist. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$1.80
For standard long-grain rice. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$5.50
Prices for fresh, local chicken. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$10.00
Price for local cuts, imported beef may be higher. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices vary greatly based on origin and brand. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$2.00
Initial fare for taxi rides. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$0.75
Standard rate for additional kilometers. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Covers buses and local transport. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$0.40
Price per liter, relatively lower in Bahrain. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$25.00
Standard plans with data and calls. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.00
Average price for reliable high-speed internet. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$40.00
Prices may vary by facilities and contracts. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Hourly rates may vary by facility. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$10.00
Standard pricing for new releases. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$50.00
Mid-range brands; designer jeans will be higher. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$40.00
Prices vary based on brand and style. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$70.00
Prices for mid-range athletic brands. per pair