Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (AU$4.84) | AU$5.97 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (AU$2.12) | AU$1.48 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (AU$3.77) | AU$5.39 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (AU$1.42) | AU$4.98 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (AU$3.04) | AU$4.61 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (AU$1.34) | AU$3.20 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (AU$7) | AU$5.52 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (AU$18) | AU$18 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (AU$3.34) | AU$2.91 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (AU$1.05) | AU$2.47 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (AU$1,311) | AU$3,157 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (AU$1,108) | AU$2,168 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (AU$679) | AU$291 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (AU$1,278) | AU$1,971 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (AU$750) | AU$1,506 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (AU$234) | AU$177 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (AU$29) | AU$59 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (AU$398) | AU$494 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (AU$74) | AU$245 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (AU$6) | AU$13 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (AU$15) | AU$31 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (AU$51) | AU$101 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (AU$59) | AU$66 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (AU$87) | AU$137 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (AU$109) | AU$140 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 63% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (AU$27,975) | AU$28,154 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (AU$0.78) | AU$1.37 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (AU$31) | AU$159 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 11% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (AU$49) | AU$67 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (AU$8) | AU$4.67 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (AU$5.59) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (AU$4.51) | AU$3.38 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (AU$5.08) | AU$3.51 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 18% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (AU$43) | AU$55 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (AU$86) | AU$227 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (AU$43) | AU$91 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (AU$4.78) | AU$4.50 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (AU$638) | AU$663 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (AU$0.64) | AU$0.51 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (AU$87) | AU$70 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.290 (AU$8) | AU$35 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.340
AUD
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,651 prices entered by 475 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 37% cheaper than in Australia
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