- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 60% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (1,175 Lek) | 1,027 Lek | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (771 Lek) | 396 Lek | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (360 Lek) | 271 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.721 (208 Lek) | 125 Lek | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (376 Lek) | 204 Lek | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (180 Lek) | 113 Lek | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (674 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (307 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (137 Lek) | 59 Lek | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (311 Lek) | 120 Lek | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (2,151 Lek) | 1,012 Lek | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.701 (202 Lek) | 164 Lek | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (94 Lek) | 72 Lek | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 110% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (169,693 Lek) | 64,929 Lek | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 395 (114,224 Lek) | 37,469 Lek | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (18,031 Lek) | 10,346 Lek | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 372 (107,339 Lek) | 56,158 Lek | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 220 (63,506 Lek) | 30,666 Lek | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (7,508 Lek) | 4,833 Lek | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (3,242 Lek) | 1,627 Lek | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (42,721 Lek) | 36,988 Lek | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (13,371 Lek) | 10,655 Lek | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (1,180 Lek) | 691 Lek | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.455 (709 Lek) | 462 Lek | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 21% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (5,022 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (6,650 Lek) | 3,659 Lek | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (9,826 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (9,629 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 30% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,836 (1,974,670 Lek) | 1,992,600 Lek | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (53 Lek) | 177 Lek | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (4,996 Lek) | 1,656 Lek | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 46% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (540 Lek) | 365 Lek | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (1,878 Lek) | 2,465 Lek | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (3,851 Lek) | 2,706 Lek | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (642 Lek) | 413 Lek | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 (661 Lek) | 367 Lek | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 (689 Lek) | 388 Lek | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (337 Lek) | 160 Lek | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 (307 Lek) | 221 Lek | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 (699 Lek) | 460 Lek | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 91% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (3,085 Lek) | 2,334 Lek | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (2,122 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (6,713 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (6,638 Lek) | 4,184 Lek | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (1,542 Lek) | 642 Lek | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (585 Lek) | 143 Lek | + 309% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (843 Lek) | 322 Lek | + 162% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (55,130 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.261 (75 Lek) | 31 Lek | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (11,066 Lek) | 3,588 Lek | + 208% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (594 Lek) | 315 Lek | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
288.853
ALL
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,273 prices entered by 94 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 67% more expensive than in Albania
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