Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.352 (ARS $2,685) | ARS $3,387 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.762 (ARS $1,385) | ARS $1,757 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (ARS $1,028) | ARS $611 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.449 (ARS $225) | ARS $233 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (ARS $1,294) | ARS $450 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.677 (ARS $340) | ARS $365 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (ARS $1,073) | ARS $825 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.977 (ARS $490) | ARS $461 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.347 (ARS $174) | ARS $247 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (ARS $1,518) | ARS $311 | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (ARS $4,053) | ARS $1,231 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (ARS $401) | ARS $442 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (ARS $100) | ARS $156 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 93% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 448 (ARS $224,506) | ARS $136,341 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 255 (ARS $127,900) | ARS $77,641 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (ARS $28,477) | ARS $9,645 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (ARS $174,660) | ARS $93,779 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (ARS $112,608) | ARS $51,593 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (ARS $35,112) | ARS $7,350 | + 378% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (ARS $8,857) | ARS $2,956 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (ARS $59,773) | ARS $88,331 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (ARS $11,161) | ARS $41,171 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (ARS $954) | ARS $1,178 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (ARS $2,235) | ARS $731 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (ARS $7,524) | ARS $16,604 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (ARS $8,879) | ARS $11,403 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 45 (ARS $22,446) | ARS $28,911 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 50 (ARS $25,080) | ARS $24,436 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 14% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 (ARS $5,266,837) | ARS $4,732,830 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (ARS $150) | ARS $198 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (ARS $6,019) | ARS $4,464 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 57% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (ARS $1,080) | ARS $1,077 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (ARS $3,528) | ARS $1,793 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (ARS $7,400) | ARS $2,941 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $1,505) | ARS $748 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.625 (ARS $815) | ARS $531 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (ARS $839) | ARS $692 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (ARS $678) | ARS $465 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (ARS $764) | ARS $395 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (ARS $875) | ARS $1,736 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (ARS $12,540) | ARS $4,371 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (ARS $3,010) | ARS $1,888 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (ARS $12,897) | ARS $5,252 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 80 (ARS $40,128) | ARS $6,595 | + 508% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (ARS $3,010) | ARS $1,512 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $1,505) | ARS $856 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $1,505) | ARS $622 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (ARS $95,735) | ARS $163,276 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (ARS $97) | ARS $53 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 37 (ARS $18,459) | ARS $6,925 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.549 (ARS $777) | ARS $476 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,177 prices entered by 1,009 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 50% more expensive than in Argentina
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