Freedom Score
Emigrating from Italy to Bahrain: tax and cost of living
How does Bahrain score against Italy? The Freedom Score weighs six dimensions, built on primary government sources.
Net per month€2,475
Per year vs. Italy+€7,675
0% income tax · Open Gulf state · Only 1% SIO
Tax
100/100
Residency
80/100
Cost of living
91/100
Living environment
75/100
Mobility
97/100
Ownership
85/100
Compared by dimension
On an average Italy income of €30,000 gross per year, you keep €29,700 net in Bahrain: a difference of €7,675 per year compared with Italy.
- Tax: on this income Bahrain lands at an effective rate of about 1%, against 27% in Italy.
- Passport and mobility: from Bahrain you travel visa-free to 91 countries.
- Residency: on our accessibility scale Bahrain scores 80 out of 100 for obtaining residency.
- Living environment: banking, internet, safety and healthcare together give Bahrain a living-environment score of 75 out of 100.
The tax regime in Bahrain
No personal income tax, no capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax. The only expat deduction is 1% unemployment insurance. But 10% VAT since 2022.
Residency and visas in Bahrain
Ordinary residence is tied to an employer or sponsor; naturalisation requires around 25 years and is rare in practice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the financial difference between Italy and Bahrain?
- On an average Italy income it differs by roughly €7,675 net per year. Your own figure depends on your income and situation; calculate it with the free freedom check.
- Is this tax advice?
- No. Libaros compares on the basis of primary government sources and provides information. For personal decisions, consult a qualified adviser.
- What sources is this based on?
- The Freedom Score uses the OECD Tax Database, IATA Timatic, the Henley Visa Index and Eurostat, with direct links to primary government sources.
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Figures from primary government sources. Information, not advice.