- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 65% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (1,183 Lek) | 1,048 Lek | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (776 Lek) | 387 Lek | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (362 Lek) | 257 Lek | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (228 Lek) | 124 Lek | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (385 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (181 Lek) | 106 Lek | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (678 Lek) | 407 Lek | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (301 Lek) | 107 Lek | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (138 Lek) | 60 Lek | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (314 Lek) | 106 Lek | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (2,165 Lek) | 905 Lek | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (196 Lek) | 161 Lek | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (108 Lek) | 72 Lek | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 115% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 576 (167,354 Lek) | 63,507 Lek | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (105,432 Lek) | 35,525 Lek | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (16,453 Lek) | 8,200 Lek | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (102,977 Lek) | 44,077 Lek | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (62,321 Lek) | 26,608 Lek | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (7,672 Lek) | 7,969 Lek | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (3,230 Lek) | 1,717 Lek | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (41,832 Lek) | 42,961 Lek | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (13,232 Lek) | 12,486 Lek | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (1,095 Lek) | 732 Lek | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (774 Lek) | 482 Lek | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 15% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (5,138 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (5,980 Lek) | 3,659 Lek | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (9,653 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (9,150 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 22% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (1,812,180 Lek) | 1,992,600 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (52 Lek) | 174 Lek | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (4,620 Lek) | 1,645 Lek | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 49% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (544 Lek) | 586 Lek | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (1,890 Lek) | 1,114 Lek | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (3,531 Lek) | 2,718 Lek | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (646 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (580 Lek) | 362 Lek | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (619 Lek) | 408 Lek | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (339 Lek) | 194 Lek | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (340 Lek) | 247 Lek | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (686 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 43% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (3,105 Lek) | 2,290 Lek | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (2,136 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (6,758 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (6,681 Lek) | 4,641 Lek | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (1,552 Lek) | 639 Lek | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (589 Lek) | 147 Lek | + 301% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (848 Lek) | 306 Lek | + 177% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (55,492 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (20 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (10,380 Lek) | 4,007 Lek | + 159% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (572 Lek) | 299 Lek | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
290.754
ALL
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,345 prices entered by 95 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 57% more expensive than in Albania
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