Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Bahrain is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (€17) | €15 | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.469 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.979 (€2.38) | €7 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.799 (€1.94) | €1.48 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.356 (€3.30) | €5.38 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (€0.96) | €4.03 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (€3.00) | €7 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (€1.88) | €2.29 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (€0.74) | €2.37 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.513 (€3.68) | €1.22 | + 201% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 9 (€22) | €7 | + 212% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (€2.16) | €3.10 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (€1.06) | €1.88 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Bahrain is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 819 (€1,993) | €1,661 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 339 (€824) | €1,192 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 184 (€447) | €247 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (€888) | €970 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (€691) | €682 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (€183) | €112 | + 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 12 (€30) | €28 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 159 (€387) | €482 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (€64) | €114 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €13 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.699 (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Bahrain is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 24 (€59) | €91 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (€48) | €36 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (€102) | €89 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 (€97) | €104 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Bahrain is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (€22,226) | €27,495 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (€0.47) | €1.66 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (€34) | €47 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (€4.87) | €15 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (€15) | €13 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (€43) | €132 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (€4.87) | €5.00 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (€4.61) | €2.99 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (€7) | €3.36 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (€2.43) | €1.70 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (€3.98) | €2.84 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (€7) | €23 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Bahrain is 53% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 27 (€65) | €31 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 13 (€32) | €22 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (€49) | €270 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 44 (€108) | €63 | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (€24) | €9 | + 157% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.130 (€8) | €3.75 | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.763 (€9) | €5.27 | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €495 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (€0.10) | €0.10 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (€80) | €31 | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 5.055 (€12) | €6 | + 103% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 582 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 6% cheaper than in Austria
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