Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 47% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (764 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (863 Lek) | 415 Lek | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (390 Lek) | 246 Lek | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (171 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (304 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (115 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (866 Lek) | 352 Lek | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (245 Lek) | 92 Lek | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (108 Lek) | 60 Lek | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (555 Lek) | 157 Lek | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (1,432 Lek) | 1,560 Lek | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (270 Lek) | 159 Lek | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (85 Lek) | 156 Lek | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 104% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (105,755 Lek) | 25,000 Lek | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (89,400 Lek) | 28,117 Lek | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (54,780 Lek) | 27,097 Lek | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (103,139 Lek) | 37,477 Lek | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (60,508 Lek) | 20,000 Lek | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (18,867 Lek) | 25,758 Lek | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (2,331 Lek) | 1,225 Lek | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (32,118 Lek) | 15,340 Lek | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (5,997 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (513 Lek) | 612 Lek | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (1,201 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 44% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (4,150 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (4,771 Lek) | 2,700 Lek | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (7,057 Lek) | 6,865 Lek | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (8,820 Lek) | 12,000 Lek | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is about the same as in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (2,257,290 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (63 Lek) | 150 Lek | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (2,539 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 35% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (580 Lek) | 611 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (1,896 Lek) | 1,006 Lek | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (3,976 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (809 Lek) | 1,090 Lek | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (616 Lek) | 403 Lek | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (451 Lek) | 433 Lek | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (364 Lek) | 220 Lek | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (410 Lek) | 405 Lek | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (601 Lek) | 458 Lek | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 27% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (3,481 Lek) | 4,174 Lek | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (1,637 Lek) | 1,667 Lek | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (6,930 Lek) | 3,449 Lek | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (3,457 Lek) | 8,395 Lek | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (1,617 Lek) | 726 Lek | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (386 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (809 Lek) | 671 Lek | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (51,441 Lek) | 45,207 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (52 Lek) | 20 Lek | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (7,055 Lek) | 4,031 Lek | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.290 (617 Lek) | 318 Lek | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 271 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
269.527
ALL
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 42% more expensive than in Albania
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