Cost of living in Finland compared to Bahrain
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Finland is 35% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (Dinar 5.149) | Dinar 2.834 | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.691) | Dinar 3.201 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.84 (Dinar 2.633) | Dinar 1.448 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (Dinar 0.568) | Dinar 0.635 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.76 (Dinar 1.244) | Dinar 1.129 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.57 (Dinar 1.609) | Dinar 0.426 | + 277% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.784) | Dinar 3.214 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.49 (Dinar 1.120) | Dinar 0.910 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (Dinar 0.489) | Dinar 0.400 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.73 (Dinar 1.229) | Dinar 2.060 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Dinar 5.864) | Dinar 5.311 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (Dinar 1.319) | Dinar 1.000 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.96 (Dinar 0.881) | Dinar 0.316 | + 179% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Finland is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,776 (Dinar 800) | Dinar 392 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,178 (Dinar 531) | Dinar 332 | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €62 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 203 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,218 (Dinar 549) | Dinar 383 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €874 (Dinar 394) | Dinar 224 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €77 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 70 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (Dinar 170) | Dinar 119 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 22 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 3.284) | Dinar 1.902 | + 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 4.457 | + 262% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 10% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 15 | + 151% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 18 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 26 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 33 | + 54% | |
Transportation | + 110% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 110% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,743 (Dinar 12,501) | Dinar 8,375 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (Dinar 0.698) | Dinar 0.234 | + 198% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 9 | + 165% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 35% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 2.154 | + 528% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Dinar 4.844) | Dinar 7 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 15 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (Dinar 1.945) | Dinar 3.000 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (Dinar 1.319) | Dinar 2.285 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (Dinar 1.946) | Dinar 1.672 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (Dinar 0.615) | Dinar 1.351 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (Dinar 0.959) | Dinar 1.522 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.230 | + 466% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 13 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 6 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 26 | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 13 | + 134% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dinar 5.571) | Dinar 6.000 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.74 (Dinar 2.137) | Dinar 1.432 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Dinar 2.921) | Dinar 3.000 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (Dinar 212) | Dinar 191 | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Dinar 0.033) | Dinar 0.193 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dinar 3.799) | Dinar 2.156 | + 76% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 590 prices entered by 96 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 39% more expensive than in Bahrain
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