Cost of living in Austria compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 18% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Austria | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dinar 4.580) | Dinar 3.146 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dinar 2.944) | Dinar 1.664 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 0.771 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 (Dinar 2.398) | Dinar 1.553 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.63 (Dinar 2.470) | Dinar 1.618 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Dinar 4.106) | Dinar 2.185 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.26 (Dinar 1.431) | Dinar 0.936 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.82 (Dinar 1.237) | Dinar 0.540 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (Dinar 0.483) | Dinar 1.646 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Dinar 5.333) | Dinar 7 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.06 (Dinar 1.340) | Dinar 1.158 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (Dinar 0.972) | Dinar 0.459 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Austria is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Austria | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,497 (Dinar 656) | Dinar 556 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (Dinar 484) | Dinar 281 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 174 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,177 (Dinar 516) | Dinar 356 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (Dinar 365) | Dinar 205 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €185 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 142 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €413 (Dinar 181) | Dinar 113 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €258 (Dinar 113) | Dinar 36 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Dinar 4.926) | Dinar 3.000 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 17 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 23% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Austria | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 15 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 38 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 29 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 106% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Austria | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,446 (Dinar 13,784) | Dinar 9,130 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (Dinar 0.693) | Dinar 0.244 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 9 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 149% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Austria | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €27 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.000 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 3.463) | Dinar 6.000 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 7 | + 834% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €13 (Dinar 5.608) | Dinar 2.000 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (Dinar 1.801) | Dinar 0.875 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 3.331) | Dinar 2.817 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (Dinar 0.843) | Dinar 1.000 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (Dinar 1.103) | Dinar 1.000 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.000 | + 516% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 65% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Austria | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 19 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 10 | + 671% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 31 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.000 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €6 (Dinar 2.658) | Dinar 2.374 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (Dinar 2.257) | Dinar 2.747 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €899 (Dinar 394) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (Dinar 0.259) | Dinar 0.033 | + 684% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 27 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dinar 2.793) | Dinar 2.281 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 405 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 45% more expensive than in Bahrain
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