Bahrain Electricity and Water Bill Calculator
Enter your monthly electricity and water use from your bill or meter to see the bill at Resolution 2 of 2025 tariffs, in force since 1 January 2026.
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Bahrain electricity tariff from 1 January 2026 (fils per kWh)
| Monthly slab | Citizen (first home) | Non-Bahraini / several accounts | Non-residential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3,000 | 3 | 32 | 22 |
| 3,001–5,000 | 9 | 32 | 22 |
| 5,001–7,000 | 16 | 32 | 32 |
| Above 7,000 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
The citizens' 5,001–7,000 slab was 32 fils in the original resolution; the Cabinet cut it to 16 fils on 2 February 2026 for bills issued from 1 January. The unsubsidised rate rose from 29 to 32 fils.
Water tariff (fils per m³)
| Monthly slab | Citizen (first home) | Others and non-residential |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 m³ | 25 | 775 |
| 61–100 m³ | 80 | 775 |
| Above 100 m³ | 775 | 775 |
Other items on the bill
- Fixed fee: BD 1 a month per electricity account and BD 1 per water account (Article 9).
- VAT: already included in the tariffs (Article 8).
- Wastewater: 20% of the water charge for non-Bahrainis, multi-account holders and non-residential users; a citizen's first home is exempt.
- Municipality: varies with the property and rent, so enter it from your bill if it appears.
Worked examples
An expat flat using 1,500 kWh and 20 m³: electricity 1,500 × 0.032 = BD 48, water 20 × 0.775 = 15.500, two fixed fees 2 and wastewater 3.100, a total of BD 68.600.
A citizen's villa (first home) using 5,000 kWh and 60 m³: electricity (3,000 × 0.003) + (2,000 × 0.009) = BD 27, water 1.500 and fixed fees 2, a total of BD 30.500. At 7,500 kWh in summer, electricity becomes BD 75.
On 13 October 2026 Parliament unanimously backed an urgent proposal to restore the previous subsidised tariffs for first homes; it went to the government and has not been adopted. We will update the calculator if the tariff changes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity tariff in Bahrain in 2026?
For a citizen's first home with one account: 3 fils per kWh up to 3,000, 9 fils up to 5,000, 16 fils up to 7,000 and 32 fils above. Non-Bahrainis and multi-account holders pay 32 fils for all use. Prices include VAT.
What is the water tariff in Bahrain in 2026?
For a citizen's first home: 25 fils per m³ up to 60, 80 fils up to 100 and 775 fils above. Non-Bahrainis, multi-account holders and non-residential users pay 775 fils per m³.
Does the EWA tariff include VAT?
Yes. Article 8 of Resolution 2 of 2025 says the tariffs include the applicable VAT, so nothing is added on top.
What is the bill for an expat flat using 1,500 kWh and 20 m³?
BD 68.600: electricity 48, water 15.500, two fixed fees 2 and wastewater 3.100, before municipality fees.
Sources
- Bahrain legislation portal — Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs Resolution 2 of 2025 on consumption tariffs
- EWA — Tariff page (updated 2 Aug 2026)
- Daily Tribune — 5,001–7,000 slab cut to 16 fils (2 Feb 2026)
- Daily Tribune — Wastewater fee at 20% of the water charge (30 Dec 2025)
- GDN — Call to restore previous EWA subsidised tariffs (14 Oct 2026)
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.