- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Argentina compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 50% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $200 (Dinar 2.097) | Dinar 4.068 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $162 (Dinar 1.695) | Dinar 2.668 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $69 (Dinar 0.719) | Dinar 1.245 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $28 (Dinar 0.296) | Dinar 0.785 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $49 (Dinar 0.512) | Dinar 1.323 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $37 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 0.622 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $109 (Dinar 1.137) | Dinar 2.333 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $41 (Dinar 0.428) | Dinar 1.034 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $22 (Dinar 0.226) | Dinar 0.474 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $38 (Dinar 0.395) | Dinar 1.078 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $171 (Dinar 1.789) | Dinar 7 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $58 (Dinar 0.604) | Dinar 0.675 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (Dinar 0.199) | Dinar 0.371 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 48% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $20,556 (Dinar 215) | Dinar 576 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,917 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 363 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,616 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 57 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $15,461 (Dinar 162) | Dinar 354 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $10,502 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 214 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,806 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 26 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $806 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 11 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $12,141 (Dinar 127) | Dinar 144 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,446 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 46 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $218 (Dinar 2.279) | Dinar 3.767 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $126 (Dinar 1.322) | Dinar 2.663 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,809 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 18 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $1,524 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 21 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,475 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 33 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $2,517 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 31 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 34% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $519,984 (Dinar 5,440) | Dinar 6,233 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $29 (Dinar 0.301) | Dinar 0.179 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $591 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 16 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 56% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $137 (Dinar 1.433) | Dinar 1.870 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $202 (Dinar 2.117) | Dinar 7 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $562 (Dinar 5.882) | Dinar 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $94 (Dinar 0.982) | Dinar 2.222 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $63 (Dinar 0.656) | Dinar 1.994 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $81 (Dinar 0.850) | Dinar 2.129 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $51 (Dinar 0.529) | Dinar 1.166 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $57 (Dinar 0.595) | Dinar 1.169 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $212 (Dinar 2.213) | Dinar 2.359 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $557 (Dinar 5.829) | Dinar 11 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $347 (Dinar 3.625) | Dinar 7 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,622 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 23 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,075 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 23 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $155 (Dinar 1.624) | Dinar 5.338 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $73 (Dinar 0.766) | Dinar 2.025 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $96 (Dinar 1.002) | Dinar 2.918 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $18,366 (Dinar 192) | Dinar 191 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $7 (Dinar 0.073) | Dinar 0.068 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,079 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 36 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $64 (Dinar 0.671) | Dinar 1.967 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01046
BHD
/
ARS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,106 prices entered by 729 different people.
Cost of living in Argentina is 44% cheaper than in Bahrain
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Austria is 15% more expensive than in Bahrain
- Cost of living in Andorra is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in Bahrain
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain
- Cost of living in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Bahrain
- Cost of living in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Bahrain
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Bahrain
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bahrain