- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 71% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.879 (1,073 Lek) | 994 Lek | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.667 (738 Lek) | 377 Lek | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.368 (378 Lek) | 263 Lek | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.767 (212 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.351 (374 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.715 (198 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.000 (553 Lek) | 379 Lek | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.041 (288 Lek) | 111 Lek | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.571 (158 Lek) | 58 Lek | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.179 (326 Lek) | 108 Lek | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (2,302 Lek) | 1,098 Lek | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.706 (195 Lek) | 169 Lek | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.541 (150 Lek) | 74 Lek | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 120% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 581 (160,731 Lek) | 53,929 Lek | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 389 (107,677 Lek) | 29,948 Lek | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 66 (18,277 Lek) | 7,459 Lek | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 357 (98,710 Lek) | 41,898 Lek | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 208 (57,438 Lek) | 24,443 Lek | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 17 (4,611 Lek) | 9,719 Lek | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (3,154 Lek) | 1,939 Lek | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 156 (43,104 Lek) | 47,130 Lek | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (11,697 Lek) | 9,966 Lek | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.754 (1,038 Lek) | 791 Lek | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.750 (761 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 3% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (5,135 Lek) | 9,283 Lek | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (6,361 Lek) | 4,619 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (9,707 Lek) | 10,808 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (8,024 Lek) | 14,006 Lek | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 5% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,720 (1,858,479 Lek) | 2,335,130 Lek | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.181 (50 Lek) | 169 Lek | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (4,109 Lek) | 1,580 Lek | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.351 (650 Lek) | 765 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (2,099 Lek) | 1,100 Lek | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (3,457 Lek) | 2,799 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (615 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.583 (438 Lek) | 369 Lek | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.615 (447 Lek) | 435 Lek | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.100 (304 Lek) | 210 Lek | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.180 (326 Lek) | 247 Lek | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.917 (807 Lek) | 480 Lek | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 36% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (3,351 Lek) | 2,308 Lek | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (1,875 Lek) | 1,011 Lek | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 15 (4,056 Lek) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (6,672 Lek) | 4,954 Lek | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (1,682 Lek) | 578 Lek | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.056 (569 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 274% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.169 (876 Lek) | 295 Lek | + 197% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 203 (56,074 Lek) | 70,635 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.024 (7 Lek) | 35 Lek | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 39 (10,780 Lek) | 4,424 Lek | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.653 (457 Lek) | 305 Lek | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
276.568
ALL
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 127 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 49% more expensive than in Albania
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