Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Italy | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.954 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dinar 3.524) | Dinar 2.142 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (Dinar 1.912) | Dinar 2.050 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Dinar 0.508) | Dinar 0.662 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (Dinar 1.516) | Dinar 2.580 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (Dinar 0.991) | Dinar 0.677 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dinar 2.733) | Dinar 2.140 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (Dinar 1.002) | Dinar 0.977 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (Dinar 0.633) | Dinar 0.347 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (Dinar 0.511) | Dinar 3.026 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 2.891) | Dinar 8 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (Dinar 0.725) | Dinar 0.800 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (Dinar 0.520) | Dinar 0.200 | + 160% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Italy | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,259 (Dinar 499) | Dinar 418 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €867 (Dinar 344) | Dinar 200 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €203 (Dinar 80) | Dinar 29 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (Dinar 334) | Dinar 400 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (Dinar 234) | Dinar 224 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 70 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 30 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (Dinar 133) | Dinar 119 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 22 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dinar 2.452) | Dinar 1.902 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dinar 4.362) | Dinar 4.457 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Italy | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 15 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 45 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 33 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Italy | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,081 (Dinar 9,942) | Dinar 10,500 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (Dinar 0.719) | Dinar 0.300 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 10 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Italy | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dinar 3.521) | Dinar 2.154 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Dinar 4.968) | Dinar 7 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 15 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Dinar 2.162) | Dinar 3.000 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (Dinar 1.201) | Dinar 2.285 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (Dinar 1.172) | Dinar 1.672 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Dinar 0.725) | Dinar 1.351 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (Dinar 0.643) | Dinar 1.522 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 1.745 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Italy | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 13 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6.000 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 26 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 13 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 3.525) | Dinar 6.000 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.70 (Dinar 0.675) | Dinar 2.500 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (Dinar 1.971) | Dinar 3.000 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (Dinar 193) | Dinar 191 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Dinar 0.079) | Dinar 0.193 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 16 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.72 (Dinar 2.266) | Dinar 1.462 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,859 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Bahrain
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