- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dinar 5.515) | Dinar 4.068 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dinar 3.178) | Dinar 2.668 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (Dinar 2.387) | Dinar 1.245 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Dinar 0.451) | Dinar 0.785 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (Dinar 1.080) | Dinar 1.323 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.24 (Dinar 1.393) | Dinar 0.622 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (Dinar 2.302) | Dinar 2.333 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (Dinar 0.968) | Dinar 1.034 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (Dinar 0.410) | Dinar 0.474 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (Dinar 1.012) | Dinar 1.078 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Dinar 5.974) | Dinar 7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.68 (Dinar 1.151) | Dinar 0.675 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (Dinar 0.682) | Dinar 0.371 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 38% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,854 (Dinar 797) | Dinar 576 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,293 (Dinar 556) | Dinar 363 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 57 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,092 (Dinar 469) | Dinar 354 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €763 (Dinar 328) | Dinar 214 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 26 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 11 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (Dinar 172) | Dinar 144 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 46 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 2.881) | Dinar 3.767 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 2.663 | + 433% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 1% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 18 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 33 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 31 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 67% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,982 (Dinar 11,167) | Dinar 6,233 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (Dinar 0.659) | Dinar 0.179 | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 21% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 3.123) | Dinar 1.870 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Dinar 5.810) | Dinar 7 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 12 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (Dinar 1.828) | Dinar 2.222 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (Dinar 1.676) | Dinar 1.994 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (Dinar 1.427) | Dinar 2.129 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (Dinar 0.619) | Dinar 1.166 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (Dinar 0.703) | Dinar 1.169 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.359 | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 3% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 11 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 23 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 23 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dinar 4.689) | Dinar 5.338 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (Dinar 1.753) | Dinar 2.025 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (Dinar 2.486) | Dinar 2.918 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (Dinar 193) | Dinar 191 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Dinar 0.030) | Dinar 0.068 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 36 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 3.064) | Dinar 1.967 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.42978
BHD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,365 prices entered by 250 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 31% more expensive than in Bahrain
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