Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 100% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.601 (ARS $742) | ARS $534 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.778 (ARS $779) | ARS $390 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (ARS $186) | ARS $137 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (ARS $131) | ARS $63 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (ARS $233) | ARS $127 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (ARS $88) | ARS $75 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (ARS $662) | ARS $257 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (ARS $188) | ARS $84 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (ARS $82) | ARS $42 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (ARS $425) | ARS $75 | + 469% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (ARS $1,353) | ARS $260 | + 421% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.717 (ARS $148) | ARS $133 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (ARS $65) | ARS $37 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 148% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 406 (ARS $83,634) | ARS $33,335 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 350 (ARS $72,128) | ARS $21,577 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 87 (ARS $17,896) | ARS $4,114 | + 335% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 289 (ARS $59,647) | ARS $22,257 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (ARS $46,265) | ARS $15,200 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (ARS $14,426) | ARS $3,253 | + 343% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 8 (ARS $1,729) | ARS $1,365 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (ARS $21,244) | ARS $30,773 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (ARS $7,151) | ARS $12,441 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (ARS $634) | ARS $332 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.449 (ARS $711) | ARS $238 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (ARS $3,173) | ARS $3,419 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (ARS $3,648) | ARS $2,235 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (ARS $5,396) | ARS $5,775 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (ARS $6,744) | ARS $5,040 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 7,833 (ARS $1,614,302) | ARS $1,744,900 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.237 (ARS $49) | ARS $61 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (ARS $1,941) | ARS $1,454 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 145% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (ARS $444) | ARS $266 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (ARS $1,449) | ARS $571 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (ARS $3,040) | ARS $1,090 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $618) | ARS $249 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (ARS $471) | ARS $151 | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (ARS $345) | ARS $205 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (ARS $278) | ARS $107 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (ARS $314) | ARS $118 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.763 (ARS $363) | ARS $455 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 91% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (ARS $2,661) | ARS $1,176 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (ARS $1,252) | ARS $612 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (ARS $5,299) | ARS $2,185 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (ARS $2,643) | ARS $1,988 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (ARS $1,236) | ARS $369 | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (ARS $295) | ARS $145 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $618) | ARS $140 | + 340% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (ARS $39,332) | ARS $58,826 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (ARS $40) | ARS $16 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 29 (ARS $5,875) | ARS $1,897 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.851 (ARS $381) | ARS $151 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
206.081
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,791 prices entered by 1,484 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 79% more expensive than in Argentina
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