Moving to Bahrain from Egypt
What to Expect
Considering a move from Egypt to Bahrain? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Egypt to Bahrain, you would find that Bahrain is 3.6 times more expensive than Egypt overall. A EGP3,916,500 salary in Egypt would need to be roughly BHD55,792 in Bahrain to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Egypt and Bahrain.
What does your salary buy?
EGP3,916,500 → BHD55,792
To maintain the same standard of living in Bahrain
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.6 times more
Groceries
pay 2.7 times more
Transportation
pay 3.8 times more
Housing
pay 5.9 times more
Childcare
pay 4.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.8 times more
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 Egypt to Bahrain.
Who's moving to Bahrain?
Top countries of origin for Bahrain's foreign-born residents.
- 365,098
- 115,071
- 104,698
-
4.94,638
Egypt
- 59,391
- 33,493
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Egypt.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahrain performs significantly 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Egypt generally does better on environment, though Bahrain leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
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 significantly 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: Egyptian Tax Authority, 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 | Cairo | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
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| Month | Cairo | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) |
| Feb | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) |
| Mar | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) |
| Apr | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) |
| Jun | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) |
| Jul | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) |
| Aug | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) |
| Sep | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) |
| Oct | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) |
| Dec | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) |
Data:
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA),
Bahrain Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.
Egypt passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa FreeData: 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 Egypt?
On average Bahrain is around 97% pricier than Egypt, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Bahrain?
Budget about BHD13,948 for 3 months in Bahrain (based on a EGP3,916,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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 Egypt across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.
How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Egypt?
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).
What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to Egypt?
The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bahrain?
Both Egypt and Bahrain share the same official language: Arabic.
