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Cost of Living in Manama, Bahrain


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By GlobalNomad - Posted on
29 June 2011
I've got an offer for 1000 BHD per month, and my accommodation will be paid for. I'm a single male that likes to enjoy himself, but I'm not a stickler for luxury. Based on the cost of living in Manama, is that salary acceptable?
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Yes, based on the cost of living in Bahrain, you'll be able to live very comfortably. Accommodation and car payments (an unfortuante necessity) will be your largest expenses in Bahrain, and since you have the first covered you only need to worry about the second. That said, sometimes rent is exclusive of municipal taxes and utilities, so ask your employer if these things will be covered. Otherwise, you'll need to budget for them - though they won't be that much.

You can lease a decent mid-level vehicle (think a Toyota Camry) for around 150 BHD per month, and then petrol is dirt cheap - this is the Middle East after all.

Food and entertainment is between 100 and 200 BHD a month, depending on what your habits are. Still. as you see, you'll have the potential to save a fat wad of cash.

Take the offer, and for information check out the Expat Arrivals Bahrain guide.
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i am expected to get an offer for approx. 2000 BHD per month,is this ok for a comfortable life at Manama, Baharin

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I AM EXPECTED TO GET A JOB IN MANAMA WITH APPROX.2000 BHD PER MONTH,IS THIS OKAY, PLS ADVISE.

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Hi Ganesh, please see Stephanie's comments above, this should answer your question...
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