Compare Gulf cities

Side-by-side typical costs in USD and quality-of-life scores. The lowest cost and highest score in each row are highlighted.

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City comparison
MetricRiffaBahrain
Typical costs (USD)
1-bed apartment (city centre)$765
3-bed apartment (family area)$1,615
Utilities (monthly)$104
Groceries (single, monthly)$532
Dinner for two (mid-range)$304
Transport (monthly)$219
International school (yearly)$850
Private health insurance (monthly)$161
Quality of life (0–100)
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Figures are editorial estimates for planning purposes and vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and season.