- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.811 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.599 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.189 (AU$4.22) | AU$6 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.741 (AU$2.63) | AU$1.30 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.301 (AU$4.61) | AU$5.75 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.635 (AU$2.25) | AU$5.22 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.800 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.000 (AU$3.55) | AU$4.28 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.439 (AU$1.56) | AU$3.28 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (AU$3.82) | AU$5.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (AU$27) | AU$20 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.648 (AU$2.30) | AU$3.28 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.380 (AU$1.35) | AU$2.31 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 39% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 580 (AU$2,056) | AU$2,799 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 387 (AU$1,371) | AU$2,144 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 61 (AU$215) | AU$309 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 368 (AU$1,306) | AU$2,198 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 211 (AU$748) | AU$1,533 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (AU$68) | AU$231 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (AU$40) | AU$59 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (AU$504) | AU$673 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 41 (AU$147) | AU$202 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.203 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.071 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 13% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (AU$61) | AU$109 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (AU$75) | AU$73 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (AU$111) | AU$147 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (AU$101) | AU$156 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,473 (AU$22,958) | AU$26,360 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (AU$0.64) | AU$1.40 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (AU$54) | AU$146 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.186 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (AU$27) | AU$16 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (AU$46) | AU$71 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.583 (AU$5.62) | AU$5.24 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.728 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.067 (AU$3.78) | AU$3.33 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.180 (AU$4.18) | AU$3.87 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.786 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (AU$42) | AU$55 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (AU$23) | AU$36 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (AU$85) | AU$229 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (AU$82) | AU$104 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (AU$22) | AU$18 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.056 (AU$7) | AU$4.53 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.169 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 180 (AU$639) | AU$620 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.72 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (AU$136) | AU$81 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.730 (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.547
AUD
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,368 prices entered by 2,435 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 33% cheaper than in Australia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 54% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 41% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Australia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 58% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Australia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 28% cheaper than in Australia