- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 106% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (ARS $408) | ARS $205 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (ARS $268) | ARS $166 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (ARS $125) | ARS $70 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (ARS $79) | ARS $29 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (ARS $133) | ARS $49 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (ARS $62) | ARS $38 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (ARS $234) | ARS $111 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (ARS $104) | ARS $41 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (ARS $47) | ARS $22 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (ARS $108) | ARS $38 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (ARS $747) | ARS $173 | + 332% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (ARS $68) | ARS $59 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (ARS $37) | ARS $20 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 104% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (ARS $58,906) | ARS $20,804 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (ARS $36,366) | ARS $13,996 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (ARS $5,675) | ARS $3,581 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (ARS $35,520) | ARS $15,556 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (ARS $21,496) | ARS $10,536 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (ARS $2,646) | ARS $2,805 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (ARS $1,114) | ARS $807 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (ARS $14,429) | ARS $12,009 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (ARS $4,564) | ARS $4,493 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (ARS $378) | ARS $218 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (ARS $267) | ARS $129 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (ARS $1,772) | ARS $1,840 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (ARS $2,063) | ARS $1,500 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (ARS $3,330) | ARS $2,496 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (ARS $3,156) | ARS $2,542 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 57% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (ARS $625,072) | ARS $529,528 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (ARS $18) | ARS $29 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (ARS $1,593) | ARS $597 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 136% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (ARS $188) | ARS $137 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (ARS $652) | ARS $211 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (ARS $1,218) | ARS $574 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (ARS $223) | ARS $99 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (ARS $200) | ARS $65 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (ARS $214) | ARS $82 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (ARS $117) | ARS $50 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (ARS $117) | ARS $58 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (ARS $237) | ARS $216 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 86% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (ARS $1,071) | ARS $565 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (ARS $737) | ARS $351 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (ARS $2,331) | ARS $1,622 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (ARS $2,305) | ARS $1,098 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (ARS $535) | ARS $156 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (ARS $203) | ARS $73 | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (ARS $293) | ARS $96 | + 204% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (ARS $19,141) | ARS $19,747 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (ARS $7) | ARS $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (ARS $3,580) | ARS $1,088 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (ARS $197) | ARS $65 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
100.289
ARS
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,920 prices entered by 729 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 86% more expensive than in Argentina
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