Cost of living in Denmark compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 85% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Denmark | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.594 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr97 (Dinar 5.302) | Dinar 2.718 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (Dinar 2.232) | Dinar 1.169 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (Dinar 0.742) | Dinar 0.601 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr38 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 1.080 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (Dinar 1.682) | Dinar 0.394 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr60 (Dinar 3.244) | Dinar 1.233 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (Dinar 1.071) | Dinar 0.774 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (Dinar 0.729) | Dinar 0.306 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (Dinar 0.642) | Dinar 0.773 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr93 (Dinar 5.042) | Dinar 6 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (Dinar 1.104) | Dinar 0.888 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (Dinar 1.084) | Dinar 0.436 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 56% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Denmark | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,444 (Dinar 951) | Dinar 563 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,557 (Dinar 739) | Dinar 391 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,411 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 83 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,127 (Dinar 607) | Dinar 365 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,925 (Dinar 432) | Dinar 284 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr989 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 75 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr209 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 95 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 26 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr74 (Dinar 4.037) | Dinar 3.000 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr249 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 2.413 | + 463% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 34% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Denmark | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr794 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 17 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 20 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr744 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 35 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,104 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 33 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 120% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Denmark | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr304,123 (Dinar 16,577) | Dinar 9,130 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 0.191 | + 297% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr594 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 14 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 9% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Denmark | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr34 (Dinar 1.839) | Dinar 2.000 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr138 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6.000 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr485 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 18 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (Dinar 2.374) | Dinar 2.000 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (Dinar 1.140) | Dinar 1.892 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (Dinar 1.302) | Dinar 2.817 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr19 (Dinar 1.041) | Dinar 1.000 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (Dinar 0.809) | Dinar 1.633 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr300 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 2.678 | + 511% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Denmark | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr465 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 23 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr242 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 8 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr859 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 20 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr788 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 21 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr115 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (Dinar 2.295) | Dinar 2.123 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr49 (Dinar 2.690) | Dinar 3.032 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,211 (Dinar 284) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.05 (Dinar 0.057) | Dinar 0.040 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr272 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 46 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (Dinar 3.197) | Dinar 5.405 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 655 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05451
BHD
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DKK
Cost of living in Denmark is 58% more expensive than in Bahrain
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