- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (AU$4.58) | AU$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (AU$2.89) | AU$1.31 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (AU$4.87) | AU$5.75 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (AU$2.29) | AU$5.08 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (AU$3.81) | AU$4.22 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.40 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (AU$3.97) | AU$5.30 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (AU$27) | AU$20 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (AU$2.48) | AU$3.28 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (AU$1.37) | AU$2.25 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (AU$2,161) | AU$2,646 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (AU$1,334) | AU$2,029 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (AU$208) | AU$283 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (AU$1,303) | AU$1,988 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (AU$789) | AU$1,411 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (AU$97) | AU$264 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (AU$41) | AU$59 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (AU$529) | AU$561 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (AU$167) | AU$187 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (AU$10) | AU$29 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (AU$65) | AU$103 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (AU$76) | AU$72 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (AU$122) | AU$144 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (AU$116) | AU$149 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (AU$22,934) | AU$26,804 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (AU$0.66) | AU$1.47 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (AU$58) | AU$139 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 2% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (AU$24) | AU$16 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (AU$45) | AU$70 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (AU$7) | AU$5.15 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (AU$4.29) | AU$3.25 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (AU$4.30) | AU$3.83 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (AU$9) | AU$29 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (AU$39) | AU$54 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (AU$86) | AU$204 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (AU$85) | AU$102 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (AU$7) | AU$4.60 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (AU$702) | AU$583 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (AU$0.25) | AU$0.58 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (AU$131) | AU$74 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (AU$7) | AU$31 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.680
AUD
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,770 prices entered by 2,252 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 29% cheaper than in Australia
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