How expensive is Manama compared to other cities?

Manama ranks #314 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 54.2% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 23.3 and local purchasing power is 129.5.

What is the average rent in Manama?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Manama city centre costs approximately BHD 374 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to BHD 243 (saving 35%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around BHD 774.

Is Manama affordable to live in?

Manama is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very strong.

🇧🇭 Bahrain · 2026

Coste de Vida en Manama

Mid-priced: más barato que el 54.2% de las ciudades del mundo

Posición #314 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 45.6% de las ciudades del mundo

Mid-priced

Coste de Vida

Very affordable

Alquiler

Affordable

Supermercado

Very strong

Poder Adquisitivo

Índice más bajo = más asequible

Precios de Alquiler en Manama

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	BHD 374/mo ≈ $996	BHD 243/mo ≈ $646	35%
3 Dormitorios	BHD 774/mo ≈ $2,060	BHD 519/mo ≈ $1,382	33%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Manama has a cost of living index of 36.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

36.5

Index

Sources

3.1

Gap between sources