Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 84% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (ARS $760) | ARS $879 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (ARS $671) | ARS $619 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (ARS $388) | ARS $214 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 1.100 (ARS $295) | ARS $88 | + 234% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (ARS $303) | ARS $165 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (ARS $114) | ARS $117 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (ARS $862) | ARS $373 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (ARS $244) | ARS $153 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (ARS $107) | ARS $63 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $805) | ARS $108 | + 647% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (ARS $1,859) | ARS $371 | + 401% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (ARS $268) | ARS $183 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (ARS $85) | ARS $53 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 171% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (ARS $97,480) | ARS $50,292 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (ARS $88,979) | ARS $33,345 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (ARS $54,522) | ARS $4,527 | + 1104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (ARS $102,653) | ARS $33,288 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (ARS $60,223) | ARS $23,396 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (ARS $18,778) | ARS $3,588 | + 423% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (ARS $2,320) | ARS $1,737 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (ARS $31,966) | ARS $44,468 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (ARS $5,969) | ARS $22,735 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (ARS $510) | ARS $460 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (ARS $1,196) | ARS $323 | + 271% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (ARS $4,024) | ARS $5,819 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (ARS $4,749) | ARS $3,718 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (ARS $7,024) | ARS $11,862 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (ARS $8,779) | ARS $8,395 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 15% 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 $2,816,701) | ARS $2,675,250 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (ARS $80) | ARS $92 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (ARS $2,593) | ARS $1,704 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 116% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (ARS $578) | ARS $450 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (ARS $1,887) | ARS $785 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (ARS $3,958) | ARS $1,668 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $805) | ARS $392 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (ARS $613) | ARS $222 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (ARS $449) | ARS $292 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (ARS $362) | ARS $148 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (ARS $408) | ARS $179 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (ARS $671) | ARS $666 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bahrain | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (ARS $3,464) | ARS $1,771 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (ARS $1,610) | ARS $909 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (ARS $6,897) | ARS $2,655 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (ARS $3,441) | ARS $2,700 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (ARS $1,610) | ARS $499 | + 222% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (ARS $671) | ARS $236 | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (ARS $805) | ARS $217 | + 271% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (ARS $51,199) | ARS $77,835 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (ARS $52) | ARS $22 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (ARS $6,291) | ARS $2,687 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.120 (ARS $569) | ARS $231 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,731 prices entered by 1,358 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 78% more expensive than in Argentina
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