- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 37% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dinar 5.710) | Dinar 3.874 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 3.271) | Dinar 2.688 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (Dinar 2.395) | Dinar 1.207 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (Dinar 0.488) | Dinar 0.742 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (Dinar 1.268) | Dinar 1.341 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Dinar 1.384) | Dinar 0.652 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.67 (Dinar 2.497) | Dinar 2.143 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (Dinar 1.006) | Dinar 1.047 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (Dinar 0.486) | Dinar 0.413 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (Dinar 0.990) | Dinar 0.975 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.81 (Dinar 1.239) | Dinar 0.608 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.73 (Dinar 0.760) | Dinar 0.383 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 48% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,957 (Dinar 862) | Dinar 563 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,334 (Dinar 587) | Dinar 369 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €77 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 53 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,029 (Dinar 453) | Dinar 345 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €751 (Dinar 331) | Dinar 206 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €49 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 19 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 11 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €418 (Dinar 184) | Dinar 148 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 46 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 3.141) | Dinar 3.401 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 2.500 | + 485% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 19 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 32 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 29 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 78% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,960 (Dinar 12,750) | Dinar 6,487 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Dinar 0.677) | Dinar 0.179 | + 278% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 16 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 30% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dinar 2.826) | Dinar 1.756 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €74 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 13 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.26 (Dinar 1.876) | Dinar 2.667 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.95 (Dinar 1.740) | Dinar 1.625 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (Dinar 1.357) | Dinar 1.914 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (Dinar 0.639) | Dinar 1.100 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (Dinar 0.721) | Dinar 1.317 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.417 | + 430% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 10% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 10 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 36 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 20 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dinar 4.569) | Dinar 5.791 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (Dinar 1.736) | Dinar 2.000 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.58 (Dinar 2.456) | Dinar 3.001 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €487 (Dinar 214) | Dinar 191 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Dinar 0.030) | Dinar 0.055 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 36 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 3.014) | Dinar 1.843 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.44027
BHD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,268 prices entered by 274 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 40% more expensive than in Bahrain
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