Cost of living in France compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 61% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.594 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dinar 4.340) | Dinar 2.718 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dinar 2.832) | Dinar 1.169 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Dinar 0.522) | Dinar 0.601 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (Dinar 1.848) | Dinar 1.080 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.30 (Dinar 1.324) | Dinar 0.394 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dinar 3.317) | Dinar 1.233 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (Dinar 1.187) | Dinar 0.774 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (Dinar 0.765) | Dinar 0.306 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.02 (Dinar 0.810) | Dinar 0.773 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dinar 4.139) | Dinar 6 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (Dinar 0.915) | Dinar 0.888 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (Dinar 0.501) | Dinar 0.436 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in France is 5% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,569 (Dinar 630) | Dinar 563 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,241 (Dinar 498) | Dinar 391 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 83 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 (Dinar 404) | Dinar 365 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €790 (Dinar 317) | Dinar 284 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €102 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 75 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 95 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 26 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 2.974) | Dinar 3.000 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Dinar 5.630) | Dinar 2.413 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in France is 7% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 17 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 35 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 33 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in France is 63% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,613 (Dinar 11,087) | Dinar 9,130 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (Dinar 0.759) | Dinar 0.191 | + 297% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 14 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 23% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (Dinar 1.733) | Dinar 2.000 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dinar 2.968) | Dinar 6.000 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 18 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 (Dinar 1.729) | Dinar 2.000 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (Dinar 1.670) | Dinar 1.892 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (Dinar 1.410) | Dinar 2.817 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.64 (Dinar 1.058) | Dinar 1.000 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (Dinar 0.963) | Dinar 1.633 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.678 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 6% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 23 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 20 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 21 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dinar 4.467) | Dinar 10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (Dinar 1.530) | Dinar 2.123 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dinar 2.642) | Dinar 3.032 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €396 (Dinar 159) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (Dinar 0.153) | Dinar 0.040 | + 283% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Dinar 4.024) | Dinar 2.238 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 25% more expensive than in Bahrain
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