- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dinar 5.637) | Dinar 4.068 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.460) | Dinar 2.668 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (Dinar 1.927) | Dinar 1.245 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (Dinar 0.556) | Dinar 0.785 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (Dinar 1.689) | Dinar 1.323 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (Dinar 0.950) | Dinar 0.622 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.738) | Dinar 2.333 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (Dinar 0.900) | Dinar 1.034 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (Dinar 0.582) | Dinar 0.474 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (Dinar 0.587) | Dinar 1.078 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.221) | Dinar 7 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (Dinar 0.840) | Dinar 0.675 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (Dinar 0.535) | Dinar 0.371 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 3% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,293 (Dinar 559) | Dinar 576 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (Dinar 379) | Dinar 363 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 57 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (Dinar 336) | Dinar 354 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (Dinar 229) | Dinar 214 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 26 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 11 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (Dinar 170) | Dinar 144 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 46 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (Dinar 1.947) | Dinar 3.767 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 4.199) | Dinar 2.663 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 0% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 18 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 21 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 33 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 31 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 29% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (Dinar 8,628) | Dinar 6,233 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (Dinar 0.654) | Dinar 0.179 | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 16 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dinar 4.029) | Dinar 1.870 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dinar 4.153) | Dinar 7 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 12 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (Dinar 2.242) | Dinar 2.222 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (Dinar 1.555) | Dinar 1.994 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (Dinar 1.326) | Dinar 2.129 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (Dinar 1.001) | Dinar 1.166 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Dinar 0.873) | Dinar 1.169 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.359 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 2% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 11 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 23 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 22 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 3.775) | Dinar 5.338 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 2.025 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (Dinar 2.130) | Dinar 2.918 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (Dinar 196) | Dinar 191 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Dinar 0.103) | Dinar 0.068 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 36 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Dinar 2.296) | Dinar 1.967 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.43235
BHD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,437 prices entered by 855 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain
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