View our guide with everything you need to know about working as a foreigner in Bahrain.
Best Places to Get Employment
Manama is an Arab city and the capital of Bahraine, with a modern attitude and it is moderately westernized. This city has been a great help for the strong economy of Bahrain. The city made it possible to increase the country’s major hotels, pubs, nightlife and other tourist attractions.
How to Get a Job in Bahrain
In-demand jobs in Bahrain include:
Professional
• Engineers
• Restaurant Managers/Supervisors
• Architects
• Assistant Managers
• Accountants
• AutoCAD Draftsman
• Therapists
Skilled workers
• Riggers
• Service Crew
• Waiters/Waitresses
• Welders
• Pipe Fabricators
• Hairdressers
• Electricians
• Heavy Duty Drivers
Working in Bahrain FAQ
Salary
There is no minimum wage for foreign workers in Bahrain.
Accommodation
Accommodation depends on the location, if you choose to live near city center like Manama, business district or specific residential areas, expect that it is more expensive than those in countryside.
Shared one bedroom might cost you BD 50 to BD 100, a small medium-class 1-2 bedrooms fully furnished apartment is about BD 150 to BD 250, and a bigger/luxury apartment/villa will cost you about BD 300 and up, remember, prices still depends on the location and ensure if your monthly payment is inclusive or exclusive of municipal tax, electricity, and water (normal usage about 10-20 BD per month for mid class apartment).
Transportation
There are different modes of transportation available; taxis, rent-a-car, and some companies have shuttle service that would pick-up and drop off from and to your job site and accommodation.
Metered/unmetered/shared taxis are everywhere; it costs up to 2 BD for in-the-city trip. While renting a car would cost you BD
Renting a car (150-170 BD/month for small car) is another choice. Buying car also is an option since cars either first hand or used are quite cheap here.
Also it’s common for some companies to have a pick-up and drop-off transportation from and to your job place and accommodation (pooling point).