Is it sufficient to live in Bahrain for two persons with 800 BHD pm ?

Member since 12 August 2018

souravdamMember12 August 2018 08:19:07

Dear Expats,

Trust all is well and you are doing great.

My name is Sourav Dam and I am from India. Recently, I have got a job offer with 800 BHD per month in Bahrain inclusive of all. My office is in Seef area. I usually lead a simple average life. I am married and planning to move in Bahrain with my wife.

As this would be my first time in Bahrain; so I am looking forward for your expert advise on below points.

1) Is it really sufficient to live in Bahrain with 800 BHD per month for 2 persons ?

2) Where are most of the Indian people live in Bahrain ?

3) What is the safe and cheap area to live on rental basis ?

4) How much it will cost for 1 full furnished BHK OR 1 unfurnished BHK on rent including electricity ?

5) How much I have to pay advance for rental accommodation ?

6) Is there any facility in taxi to book on monthly rental basis to pick me from home and drop me in the office and vice versa ?

7) How much it will cost me to pay for grocery ?

8) Any unlimited internet facility is available ? If so, then how much I have to pay for that ?

Your response will be highly appreciated.

Best regards,
Sourav Dam

Guestposter9845 Guest

Guestposter9845Guest12 August 2018 09:15:57

800 its enough to live with wife if kids so need more here you can get in gudabiya or manama furnished room with electric in 160 bd and food maximum 120 bd will get taxi 80bd or there is to get bus if you travel on bus so not much expense get room near to bus stop so its easy to . people live here with family even they have 400 salary .

Guestposter9845 Guest

Guestposter9845Guest12 August 2018 09:17:04

i prefer to live in manama gudabiya here you will feel well because you can all things there .

CarenKhan Active member

Member since 08 June 2018

CarenKhanActive member13 August 2018 10:12:35

Its more than enough for 2 people rent for studio apartment in Galali is 150bd per month but unfurnished includes electric, water best going for the viva internet they give you WiFi device plus extra sim card for your phone 11.50bd per month I'm sure its unlimited you will have to have CPR card to get sim card also there's Indian people all over Bahrain some in every town or city a wish you the best in Bahrain

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert13 August 2018 19:20:16

3436

Good advise from the people, plus go through the links below

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=745829 : cost of living 2018
http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=231960 : Definitive Guide to Bahrain for New Expats
http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=337348 : cost of living
http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtop … 1#p2522261 : cost of living area wise

T&R

souravdam Member

Member since 12 August 2018

souravdamMember15 August 2018 06:16:50

Dear Expats,

Thank you for sharing the information. It was much needed and really useful.

Can you please share information on below...

5) How much I have to pay advance for rental accommodation ?

6) Is there any facility in taxi to book on monthly rental basis to pick me from home and drop me in the office and vice versa ?

Best regards,
Sourav Dam

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logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert15 August 2018 06:55:39

3436

Hi,
5) How much I have to pay advance for rental accommodation ?
Usually 3months advance, sometimes can be lesser depends on the landlord

6) Is there any facility in taxi to book on monthly rental basis to pick me from home and drop me in the office and vice versa ?
Your office colleagues should be able to help you with that.

T&R