Cost of living in Greece compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Greece is 28% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Greece | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dinar 5.644) | Dinar 3.594 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.176) | Dinar 2.718 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 (Dinar 2.012) | Dinar 1.169 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 (Dinar 0.655) | Dinar 0.601 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.78 (Dinar 1.982) | Dinar 1.080 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (Dinar 0.828) | Dinar 0.394 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.74 (Dinar 2.378) | Dinar 1.233 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (Dinar 0.635) | Dinar 0.774 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (Dinar 0.408) | Dinar 0.306 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (Dinar 0.653) | Dinar 0.773 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (Dinar 4.704) | Dinar 6 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (Dinar 0.962) | Dinar 0.888 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.96 (Dinar 0.400) | Dinar 0.436 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Greece is 27% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Greece | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €921 (Dinar 382) | Dinar 563 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €650 (Dinar 269) | Dinar 391 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 83 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €571 (Dinar 237) | Dinar 365 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €407 (Dinar 168) | Dinar 284 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 75 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (Dinar 150) | Dinar 95 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 26 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dinar 4.117) | Dinar 3.000 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (Dinar 2.684) | Dinar 2.413 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Greece is 4% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Greece | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 17 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 35 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 33 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Greece is 18% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Greece | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,808 (Dinar 9,861) | Dinar 9,130 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (Dinar 0.790) | Dinar 0.191 | + 313% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 14 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Greece is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Greece | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (Dinar 1.842) | Dinar 2.000 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 3.217) | Dinar 6.000 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 18 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.87 (Dinar 1.602) | Dinar 2.000 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (Dinar 1.510) | Dinar 1.892 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (Dinar 1.871) | Dinar 2.817 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.85 (Dinar 1.182) | Dinar 1.000 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (Dinar 1.155) | Dinar 1.633 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Dinar 5.572) | Dinar 2.678 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Greece is 10% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Greece | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €35 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €42 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 21 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dinar 4.235) | Dinar 10 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.59 (Dinar 1.488) | Dinar 2.123 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.48 (Dinar 1.857) | Dinar 3.032 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €843 (Dinar 349) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (Dinar 0.190) | Dinar 0.040 | + 376% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 46 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 (Dinar 2.057) | Dinar 5.405 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 715 prices entered by 100 different people.
Cost of living in Greece is about the same as in Bahrain
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