- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 73% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.798 (ARS $301) | ARS $183 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.656 (ARS $210) | ARS $149 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.225 (ARS $97) | ARS $67 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (ARS $59) | ARS $27 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.341 (ARS $106) | ARS $44 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.598 (ARS $47) | ARS $36 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.000 (ARS $158) | ARS $106 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.029 (ARS $82) | ARS $40 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.413 (ARS $33) | ARS $21 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.975 (ARS $77) | ARS $33 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (ARS $592) | ARS $155 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.608 (ARS $48) | ARS $54 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.383 (ARS $30) | ARS $17 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 73% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 563 (ARS $44,580) | ARS $19,281 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (ARS $29,261) | ARS $13,194 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 69 (ARS $5,453) | ARS $3,099 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 345 (ARS $27,341) | ARS $14,420 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 206 (ARS $16,315) | ARS $9,520 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (ARS $1,518) | ARS $2,448 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (ARS $849) | ARS $778 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (ARS $11,289) | ARS $11,993 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (ARS $3,632) | ARS $3,766 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.181 (ARS $252) | ARS $208 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.583 (ARS $205) | ARS $119 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (ARS $1,357) | ARS $1,789 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (ARS $1,455) | ARS $1,457 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (ARS $2,389) | ARS $2,306 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 27 (ARS $2,152) | ARS $2,466 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,487 (ARS $514,005) | ARS $471,155 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (ARS $14) | ARS $26 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (ARS $1,250) | ARS $480 | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.756 (ARS $139) | ARS $109 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (ARS $555) | ARS $215 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (ARS $990) | ARS $533 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.667 (ARS $211) | ARS $94 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.625 (ARS $129) | ARS $58 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.914 (ARS $152) | ARS $79 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.100 (ARS $87) | ARS $45 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.317 (ARS $104) | ARS $52 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.417 (ARS $191) | ARS $205 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 58% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (ARS $757) | ARS $530 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (ARS $545) | ARS $334 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 36 (ARS $2,844) | ARS $1,299 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (ARS $1,571) | ARS $1,037 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.791 (ARS $459) | ARS $149 | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (ARS $158) | ARS $69 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.001 (ARS $238) | ARS $95 | + 151% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 179 (ARS $14,199) | ARS $16,478 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.055 (ARS $4.39) | ARS $5.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 34 (ARS $2,699) | ARS $1,062 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.758 (ARS $139) | ARS $60 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
79.233
ARS
/
BHD
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 59% more expensive than in Argentina
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