Moving to Albania from Bahrain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahrain to Albania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bahrain to Albania, you would find that Albania is 0.3% more expensive than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,308 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly ALL5,108,719 in Albania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bahrain and Albania.

What does your salary buy?

BHD28,308 ALL5,108,719

To maintain the same standard of living in Albania

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 31.7% more

Groceries

pay 6.5% more

Transportation

pay 93.3% more

Housing

pay 44.9% less

Childcare

pay 48.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 46.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 BHD = 217.58 ALL (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Albania compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
AL
10.8

Bahrain performs better than Albania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
AL
18.8

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
AL
1.8t

Albania performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
AL
4.8%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
AL
$18,100

Bahrain performs better than Albania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
AL
10.8

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Albania leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Required
Bahrain passport holders need a visa to enter Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Albania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Albania than Bahrain?

On average Albania is about 17% less expensive than Bahrain, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Albania?

Budget about ALL1,277,180 for 3 months in Albania (based on a BHD28,308 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Albania: 20.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Albania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Albania safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Albania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Bahrain?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH AL
Population 1,540,558 3,095,344
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Arabic Albanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 112