Should I move to Manama?

Manama, Bahrain has a cost of living 63.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 36.5). It is ranked #314 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 129.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Manama?

The cost of living in Manama is 63.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 36.5). Groceries are 59.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 53.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately BHD 374 per month. Local purchasing power index is 129.5 (NYC = 100).

🇧🇭 Bahrain · #314 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Manama?

63.5% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-63.5%

vs NYC

BHD 374

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

129.5

Koopkracht

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Manama?

Kostenverdeling: Manama

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

36.5 Mid-priced

Huur

23.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

40.9 Affordable

Restaurants

46.2 Affordable

Koopkracht

129.5 Very strong

Huur in Manama

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum BHD 374/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum BHD 243/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum BHD 774/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum BHD 519/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 35% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Alternatieven overwegen?

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CoL index 36.0

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CoL index 35.4

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🇴🇲 Muscat

Oman

CoL index 35.2

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Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Manama, in seconden.

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