- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 109% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (ARS $394) | ARS $195 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (ARS $258) | ARS $158 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (ARS $120) | ARS $68 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (ARS $76) | ARS $28 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (ARS $128) | ARS $47 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (ARS $60) | ARS $36 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (ARS $226) | ARS $107 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (ARS $100) | ARS $41 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (ARS $46) | ARS $21 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (ARS $104) | ARS $37 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (ARS $721) | ARS $164 | + 338% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (ARS $65) | ARS $56 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (ARS $36) | ARS $18 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 101% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 576 (ARS $55,700) | ARS $20,146 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (ARS $35,091) | ARS $13,653 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (ARS $5,476) | ARS $3,503 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (ARS $34,274) | ARS $15,302 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (ARS $20,742) | ARS $10,532 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (ARS $2,554) | ARS $2,807 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (ARS $1,075) | ARS $798 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (ARS $13,923) | ARS $12,023 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (ARS $4,404) | ARS $4,118 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (ARS $365) | ARS $209 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (ARS $258) | ARS $136 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 27% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (ARS $1,710) | ARS $1,795 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (ARS $1,990) | ARS $1,473 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (ARS $3,213) | ARS $2,429 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (ARS $3,045) | ARS $2,497 | + 22% | |
| 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 $603,146) | ARS $507,546 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (ARS $17) | ARS $28 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (ARS $1,538) | ARS $578 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 131% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (ARS $181) | ARS $139 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (ARS $629) | ARS $206 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (ARS $1,175) | ARS $589 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (ARS $215) | ARS $94 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (ARS $193) | ARS $62 | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (ARS $206) | ARS $79 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (ARS $113) | ARS $48 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (ARS $113) | ARS $56 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (ARS $228) | ARS $210 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 87% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (ARS $1,034) | ARS $554 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (ARS $711) | ARS $343 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (ARS $2,249) | ARS $1,677 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (ARS $2,224) | ARS $1,063 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (ARS $517) | ARS $151 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (ARS $196) | ARS $72 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (ARS $282) | ARS $94 | + 202% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (ARS $18,483) | ARS $17,699 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (ARS $7) | ARS $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (ARS $3,455) | ARS $1,060 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (ARS $190) | ARS $62 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
96.771
ARS
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,947 prices entered by 717 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 86% more expensive than in Argentina
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