Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dinar 5.908) | Dinar 2.834 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.547) | Dinar 3.201 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.44 (Dinar 2.016) | Dinar 1.448 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Dinar 0.569) | Dinar 0.635 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (Dinar 1.611) | Dinar 1.129 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (Dinar 0.982) | Dinar 0.426 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.914) | Dinar 3.214 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (Dinar 0.929) | Dinar 0.910 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (Dinar 0.583) | Dinar 0.400 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (Dinar 0.582) | Dinar 2.060 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.034) | Dinar 5.311 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (Dinar 0.837) | Dinar 1.000 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (Dinar 0.494) | Dinar 0.316 | + 57% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,117 (Dinar 507) | Dinar 392 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €826 (Dinar 375) | Dinar 332 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 203 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (Dinar 382) | Dinar 383 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (Dinar 249) | Dinar 224 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 70 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 9 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (Dinar 164) | Dinar 119 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 22 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (Dinar 2.558) | Dinar 1.902 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 4.525) | Dinar 4.457 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 15 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 18 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 26 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 33 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,536 (Dinar 10,688) | Dinar 8,375 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (Dinar 0.651) | Dinar 0.234 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 9 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (Dinar 2.202) | Dinar 2.154 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 3.814) | Dinar 7 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 15 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (Dinar 2.338) | Dinar 3.000 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (Dinar 1.404) | Dinar 2.285 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (Dinar 1.160) | Dinar 1.672 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (Dinar 0.924) | Dinar 1.351 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (Dinar 0.837) | Dinar 1.522 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.230 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 13 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 26 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 13 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 4.234) | Dinar 6.000 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (Dinar 0.738) | Dinar 1.432 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (Dinar 2.209) | Dinar 3.000 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (Dinar 209) | Dinar 191 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Dinar 0.071) | Dinar 0.193 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 23 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 (Dinar 2.551) | Dinar 2.156 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain
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