Moving to Egypt from Bahrain
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bahrain to Egypt? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bahrain to Egypt, you would find that Egypt is 58.8% cheaper than Bahrain overall. A BHD28,248 salary in Bahrain would need to be roughly EGP1,922,770 in Egypt to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bahrain and Egypt.
What does your salary buy?
BHD28,248 → EGP1,922,770
To maintain the same standard of living in Egypt
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Restaurants
pay 56.2% less
Groceries
pay 56.7% less
Transportation
pay 45.6% less
Housing
pay 80.8% less
Childcare
pay 78.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 73.0% less
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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bahrain to Egypt.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Bahrain.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain performs better than Egypt across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahrain generally does better on environment, though Egypt leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bahrain performs better than Egypt across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Egypt leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Manama | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) |
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| Month | Manama | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) |
| Apr | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) |
| May | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) |
| Aug | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) |
| Sep | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) |
| Oct | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Nov | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) |
| Dec | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Bahrain Meteorological Services,
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain and Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.
Bahrain passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa Free
Egypt passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Egypt than Bahrain?
On average Egypt is about 49% less expensive than Bahrain, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Egypt?
Budget about EGP480,692 for 3 months in Egypt (based on a BHD28,248 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Egypt?
Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Egypt safe for expats?
Bahrain performs better than Egypt across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.
How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Bahrain?
Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).
What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Bahrain?
The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.
What language do they speak in Egypt?
Both Bahrain and Egypt share the same official language: Arabic.
