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Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.583 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (AU$4.71) | AU$5.89 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.729 (AU$2.76) | AU$1.27 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (AU$4.92) | AU$5.61 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (AU$2.35) | AU$5.02 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (AU$4.02) | AU$4.20 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (AU$1.79) | AU$3.33 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (AU$4.08) | AU$5.38 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (AU$25) | AU$19 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.730 (AU$2.76) | AU$3.13 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (AU$1.23) | AU$2.15 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 566 (AU$2,140) | AU$2,613 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 402 (AU$1,522) | AU$2,066 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 75 (AU$283) | AU$227 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 400 (AU$1,512) | AU$2,014 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 251 (AU$949) | AU$1,432 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (AU$98) | AU$166 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (AU$40) | AU$59 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (AU$560) | AU$572 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (AU$175) | AU$224 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (AU$15) | AU$12 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.513 (AU$10) | AU$30 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (AU$66) | AU$102 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (AU$87) | AU$75 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (AU$129) | AU$150 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (AU$126) | AU$150 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,921 (AU$22,405) | AU$26,574 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (AU$0.70) | AU$1.48 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (AU$67) | AU$141 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (AU$25) | AU$19 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (AU$50) | AU$73 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 (AU$9) | AU$5.21 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (AU$4.41) | AU$3.09 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 (AU$4.02) | AU$3.70 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (AU$44) | AU$55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (AU$27) | AU$35 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (AU$88) | AU$202 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (AU$75) | AU$103 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (AU$8) | AU$4.58 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (AU$722) | AU$597 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (AU$0.73) | AU$0.61 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (AU$145) | AU$71 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (AU$8) | AU$32 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.784
AUD
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,322 prices entered by 1,877 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 23% cheaper than in Australia
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