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Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (ARS $474) | ARS $242 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.583 (ARS $301) | ARS $198 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (ARS $145) | ARS $79 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.729 (ARS $85) | ARS $35 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (ARS $151) | ARS $63 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (ARS $72) | ARS $43 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (ARS $272) | ARS $130 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (ARS $124) | ARS $47 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (ARS $55) | ARS $25 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (ARS $126) | ARS $45 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (ARS $761) | ARS $204 | + 273% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.730 (ARS $85) | ARS $72 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (ARS $38) | ARS $26 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 109% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 566 (ARS $65,887) | ARS $23,062 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 402 (ARS $46,847) | ARS $14,878 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 75 (ARS $8,709) | ARS $4,374 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 400 (ARS $46,565) | ARS $19,577 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 251 (ARS $29,205) | ARS $10,922 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (ARS $3,028) | ARS $3,524 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (ARS $1,221) | ARS $942 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (ARS $17,230) | ARS $13,601 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (ARS $5,393) | ARS $6,708 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (ARS $476) | ARS $244 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.513 (ARS $293) | ARS $163 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (ARS $2,026) | ARS $2,147 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (ARS $2,682) | ARS $1,965 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (ARS $3,963) | ARS $2,657 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (ARS $3,883) | ARS $3,366 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 50% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,921 (ARS $689,807) | ARS $708,010 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (ARS $21) | ARS $37 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (ARS $2,069) | ARS $767 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 141% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (ARS $218) | ARS $189 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (ARS $757) | ARS $320 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (ARS $1,553) | ARS $593 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (ARS $259) | ARS $110 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 (ARS $267) | ARS $77 | + 248% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 (ARS $278) | ARS $98 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (ARS $136) | ARS $57 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 (ARS $124) | ARS $64 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 (ARS $282) | ARS $257 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 130% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (ARS $1,364) | ARS $655 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (ARS $830) | ARS $367 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (ARS $2,708) | ARS $1,933 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (ARS $2,298) | ARS $1,178 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (ARS $622) | ARS $175 | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (ARS $236) | ARS $87 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (ARS $340) | ARS $104 | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (ARS $22,234) | ARS $22,812 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (ARS $22) | ARS $8 | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (ARS $4,463) | ARS $1,158 | + 286% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (ARS $239) | ARS $72 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
116.495
ARS
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,372 prices entered by 758 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 92% more expensive than in Argentina
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