- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dinar 5.632) | Dinar 3.798 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.479) | Dinar 2.625 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (Dinar 1.904) | Dinar 1.246 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (Dinar 0.566) | Dinar 0.764 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (Dinar 1.701) | Dinar 1.379 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (Dinar 0.969) | Dinar 0.635 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.756) | Dinar 1.800 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (Dinar 0.890) | Dinar 1.000 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (Dinar 0.583) | Dinar 0.439 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (Dinar 0.596) | Dinar 1.078 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.189) | Dinar 8 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 (Dinar 0.883) | Dinar 0.648 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (Dinar 0.557) | Dinar 0.380 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 3% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,279 (Dinar 563) | Dinar 580 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €872 (Dinar 384) | Dinar 383 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 62 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €791 (Dinar 348) | Dinar 368 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 (Dinar 242) | Dinar 211 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 19 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 11 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (Dinar 172) | Dinar 142 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 41 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 3.203 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 4.277) | Dinar 3.071 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 17 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 31 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 28 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 (Dinar 8,914) | Dinar 6,473 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Dinar 0.657) | Dinar 0.179 | + 267% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 34% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dinar 4.002) | Dinar 2.186 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dinar 4.075) | Dinar 8 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 13 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.99 (Dinar 2.196) | Dinar 2.222 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (Dinar 1.512) | Dinar 1.583 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (Dinar 1.357) | Dinar 1.728 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (Dinar 0.972) | Dinar 1.067 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Dinar 0.890) | Dinar 1.180 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.786 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 8% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 12 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 24 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 23 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 3.804) | Dinar 6 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (Dinar 0.694) | Dinar 2.056 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (Dinar 2.197) | Dinar 3.169 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 (Dinar 211) | Dinar 180 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Dinar 0.107) | Dinar 0.025 | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 38 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 (Dinar 2.327) | Dinar 1.730 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.44029
BHD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,673 prices entered by 905 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Bahrain
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