Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (AU$4.77) | AU$6 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (AU$2.45) | AU$1.80 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (AU$4.41) | AU$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (AU$1.60) | AU$7 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (AU$5.03) | AU$9 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (AU$3.10) | AU$4.81 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (AU$1.15) | AU$3.45 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (AU$2.90) | AU$5.54 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (AU$25) | AU$19 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (AU$4.44) | AU$3.72 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (AU$1.88) | AU$2.69 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (AU$2,422) | AU$3,090 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (AU$1,580) | AU$2,264 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (AU$340) | AU$229 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (AU$1,494) | AU$2,137 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (AU$1,152) | AU$1,652 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (AU$306) | AU$169 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (AU$67) | AU$69 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (AU$387) | AU$569 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (AU$107) | AU$277 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (AU$10) | AU$34 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (AU$68) | AU$113 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (AU$91) | AU$80 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (AU$139) | AU$164 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (AU$133) | AU$172 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (AU$37,238) | AU$34,026 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (AU$0.78) | AU$1.91 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (AU$57) | AU$158 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (AU$29) | AU$20 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (AU$20) | AU$76 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (AU$8) | AU$4.92 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (AU$4.08) | AU$4.43 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (AU$4.08) | AU$4.33 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (AU$10) | AU$34 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (AU$92) | AU$60 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (AU$31) | AU$40 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (AU$82) | AU$269 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (AU$87) | AU$110 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (AU$41) | AU$20 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (AU$7) | AU$5.05 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$806 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (AU$121) | AU$71 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.079
AUD
/
BHD
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 30% cheaper than in Australia
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