Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Albania
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Bahrain is 44% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahrain | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (1,759 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.469 (875 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.979 (247 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.799 (201 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.356 (342 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (99 Lek) | 151 Lek | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (311 Lek) | 570 Lek | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (195 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (77 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.513 (382 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 293% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 9 (2,321 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | + 120% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (224 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (110 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 58% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Bahrain is 22% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahrain | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 819 (206,436 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 339 (85,387 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 184 (46,329 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (92,020 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (71,554 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (18,914 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 12 (3,130 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 159 (40,046 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (6,605 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (757 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.699 (681 Lek) | 959 Lek | - 29% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahrain | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 24 (6,075 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (4,969 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (10,617 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 (10,064 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Bahrain is 32% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahrain | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (2,302,374 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (48 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (3,513 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Bahrain is 65% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahrain | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (504 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 152% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (1,513 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 203% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (4,455 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (504 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (477 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (710 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 137% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (252 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (412 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (675 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 35% | |
Entertainment | + 118% | |||
Entertainment in Bahrain is 118% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Bahrain | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 27 (6,726 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 236% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 13 (3,336 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (5,100 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 44 (11,199 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 273% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (2,522 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 172% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.130 (789 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 295% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.763 (949 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 208% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 75,000 Lek | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (10 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (8,276 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 176% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 5.055 (1,275 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 295% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 287 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 46% more expensive than in Albania
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