Moving to Bahrain from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Bahrain, you would find that Bahrain is 67.5% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$388,958 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly BHD49,572 in Bahrain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

R$388,958 BHD49,572

To maintain the same standard of living in Bahrain

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 11.6% more

Groceries

pay 24.5% more

Transportation

pay 43.1% more

Housing

pay 2.5 times more

Childcare

pay 16.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.1 times more

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Exchange rate:1 BRL = 0.0728 BHD(June 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 Bahrain compared to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
BH
0.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
BH
8.1

Bahrain performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
BH
8.4

Brazil performs better than Bahrain across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
BH
23.9t

Brazil performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
BH
18.7
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
BH
133.7%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
BH
$57,600

Bahrain performs significantly better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
BH
10.2

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

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

BrasiliaRain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80°/61°F

Avg. annual high / low

ManamaRain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86°/73°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsBrasiliaManama
Jan–Mar80°/63°F (27°/17°C)71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun78°/59°F (26°/15°C)92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep80°/58°F (27°/14°C)99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec80°/64°F (27°/17°C)82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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MonthBrasiliaManama
Jan80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa on Arrival
Brazil passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bahrain.
Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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 Bahrain than Brazil?

On average Bahrain is around 75% pricier than Brazil, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Bahrain?

Budget about BHD12,393 for 3 months in Bahrain (based on a R$388,958 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Bahrain performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Brazil?

Brazil performs better than Bahrain across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to Brazil?

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR BH
Population217,240,0601,540,558
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
LanguagesPortugueseArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+55+973
Time zones41
Emergency number190999