Moving to Bahrain from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Bahrain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Bahrain, you would find that Bahrain is 29.9% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £55,958 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly BHD21,917 in Bahrain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manama averages 86°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Kingdom and Bahrain.
What does your salary buy?
£55,958 → BHD21,917
To maintain the same standard of living in Bahrain
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 49.1% less
Groceries
pay 21.3% less
Transportation
pay 33.6% less
Housing
pay 33.5% less
Childcare
pay 69.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.8% 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 United Kingdom to Bahrain.
Who's moving to Bahrain?
Top countries of origin for Bahrain's foreign-born residents.
- 365,098
- 115,071
- 104,698
- 94,638
- 59,391
- 33,493
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16.3,062
United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate.
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
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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
United Kingdom performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.
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
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahrain leads in internet access.
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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs better than Bahrain across all family life metrics.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
View all months
| Month | London | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) |
Met Office
Bahrain Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa on Arrival
Bahrain passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 United Kingdom?
On average Bahrain is about 23% less expensive than United Kingdom, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Bahrain?
Budget about BHD5,479 for 3 months in Bahrain (based on a £55,958 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?
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 60°F in London. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bahrain?
The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
