- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 63% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.874 (1,103 Lek) | 992 Lek | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.688 (765 Lek) | 372 Lek | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.207 (344 Lek) | 248 Lek | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (211 Lek) | 127 Lek | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.341 (382 Lek) | 193 Lek | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.652 (186 Lek) | 107 Lek | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.143 (610 Lek) | 363 Lek | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.047 (298 Lek) | 110 Lek | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.413 (118 Lek) | 58 Lek | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.975 (278 Lek) | 108 Lek | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (2,127 Lek) | 933 Lek | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.608 (173 Lek) | 161 Lek | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.383 (109 Lek) | 66 Lek | + 65% | |
| 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 563 (160,160 Lek) | 54,184 Lek | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (105,125 Lek) | 32,275 Lek | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 53 (15,077 Lek) | 8,200 Lek | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 345 (98,227 Lek) | 44,077 Lek | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 206 (58,613 Lek) | 26,608 Lek | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (5,455 Lek) | 7,969 Lek | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (3,169 Lek) | 1,785 Lek | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (42,087 Lek) | 42,961 Lek | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (13,183 Lek) | 12,486 Lek | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.401 (968 Lek) | 732 Lek | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.500 (712 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 2% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (5,287 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (5,598 Lek) | 4,409 Lek | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (9,161 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (8,194 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 23% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,487 (1,846,636 Lek) | 1,909,710 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (51 Lek) | 171 Lek | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (4,491 Lek) | 1,607 Lek | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 42% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.756 (500 Lek) | 586 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (1,993 Lek) | 1,114 Lek | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (3,558 Lek) | 2,718 Lek | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.667 (759 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.625 (463 Lek) | 362 Lek | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.914 (545 Lek) | 411 Lek | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.100 (313 Lek) | 183 Lek | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.317 (375 Lek) | 243 Lek | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.417 (688 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 40% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (2,720 Lek) | 2,290 Lek | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (1,957 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 36 (10,219 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 411% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (5,644 Lek) | 4,392 Lek | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.791 (1,648 Lek) | 630 Lek | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (569 Lek) | 144 Lek | + 295% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.001 (854 Lek) | 295 Lek | + 189% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (54,369 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.055 (16 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (10,148 Lek) | 4,004 Lek | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.843 (525 Lek) | 299 Lek | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
284.657
ALL
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,498 prices entered by 107 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 53% more expensive than in Albania
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