Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.469 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.979 (AU$3.96) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.799 (AU$3.23) | AU$2.04 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.356 (AU$5.48) | AU$7 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (AU$1.59) | AU$6 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (AU$4.99) | AU$10 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (AU$3.13) | AU$5.14 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (AU$1.24) | AU$3.64 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.513 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 9 (AU$37) | AU$21 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (AU$3.59) | AU$3.70 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (AU$1.76) | AU$3.39 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Bahrain is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 819 (AU$3,309) | AU$4,709 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 339 (AU$1,369) | AU$3,141 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 184 (AU$743) | AU$218 | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (AU$1,475) | AU$2,788 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (AU$1,147) | AU$2,151 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (AU$303) | AU$174 | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 12 (AU$50) | AU$76 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 159 (AU$642) | AU$793 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (AU$106) | AU$288 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.699 (AU$11) | AU$48 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Bahrain is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 24 (AU$97) | AU$129 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (AU$80) | AU$95 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (AU$170) | AU$179 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 (AU$161) | AU$209 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Bahrain is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (AU$36,908) | AU$38,866 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (AU$0.77) | AU$1.99 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (AU$56) | AU$185 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Bahrain is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (AU$24) | AU$19 | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (AU$71) | AU$81 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (AU$8) | AU$5.56 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.36 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (AU$7) | AU$5.30 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 27 (AU$108) | AU$66 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 13 (AU$53) | AU$46 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (AU$82) | AU$262 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 44 (AU$180) | AU$127 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (AU$40) | AU$21 | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.130 (AU$13) | AU$5.10 | + 148% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.763 (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$1,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.95 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (AU$133) | AU$92 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 5.055 (AU$20) | AU$44 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,916 prices entered by 385 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
4.043
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 32% cheaper than in Australia
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