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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Manama

Mid-priced: goedkoper dan 54.2% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #314 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 45.6% van de steden wereldwijd

Mid-priced

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Very strong

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Manama

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	BHD 374/mo ≈ $995	BHD 243/mo ≈ $645	35%
3-Kamer	BHD 774/mo ≈ $2,057	BHD 519/mo ≈ $1,381	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