- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.798 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.656 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.225 (AU$4.47) | AU$6 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (AU$2.71) | AU$1.33 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.341 (AU$4.90) | AU$5.80 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.598 (AU$2.18) | AU$5.05 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.000 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.029 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.29 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.413 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.35 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.975 (AU$3.56) | AU$5.16 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (AU$27) | AU$20 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.608 (AU$2.22) | AU$3.25 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.383 (AU$1.40) | AU$2.33 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 563 (AU$2,055) | AU$2,802 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (AU$1,349) | AU$2,145 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 69 (AU$251) | AU$295 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 345 (AU$1,261) | AU$2,154 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 206 (AU$752) | AU$1,511 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (AU$70) | AU$237 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (AU$39) | AU$59 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (AU$521) | AU$672 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (AU$167) | AU$210 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.181 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.583 (AU$9) | AU$30 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (AU$63) | AU$108 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (AU$67) | AU$76 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 30 (AU$110) | AU$149 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 27 (AU$99) | AU$156 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,487 (AU$23,700) | AU$26,203 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (AU$0.65) | AU$1.42 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (AU$58) | AU$144 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.756 (AU$6) | AU$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (AU$46) | AU$72 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.667 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.625 (AU$5.94) | AU$5.19 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.914 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.100 (AU$4.02) | AU$3.43 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.317 (AU$4.81) | AU$3.87 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.417 (AU$9) | AU$29 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (AU$35) | AU$54 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (AU$25) | AU$36 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 36 (AU$131) | AU$214 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (AU$72) | AU$105 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.791 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (AU$7) | AU$4.51 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.001 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 179 (AU$655) | AU$612 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.055 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.71 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 34 (AU$124) | AU$80 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.758 (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.653
AUD
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,525 prices entered by 2,421 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 34% cheaper than in Australia
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