- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dinar 5.853) | Dinar 3.879 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.699) | Dinar 2.667 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (Dinar 2.012) | Dinar 1.368 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Dinar 0.605) | Dinar 0.767 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (Dinar 1.729) | Dinar 1.351 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (Dinar 1.056) | Dinar 0.715 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.865) | Dinar 2.000 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (Dinar 0.926) | Dinar 1.041 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (Dinar 0.618) | Dinar 0.571 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (Dinar 0.609) | Dinar 1.179 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.484) | Dinar 8 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (Dinar 0.950) | Dinar 0.706 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (Dinar 0.564) | Dinar 0.541 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,348 (Dinar 627) | Dinar 581 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €887 (Dinar 413) | Dinar 389 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 66 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €812 (Dinar 378) | Dinar 357 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €570 (Dinar 265) | Dinar 208 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 17 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 11 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €372 (Dinar 173) | Dinar 156 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 42 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.62 (Dinar 2.152) | Dinar 3.754 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 4.591) | Dinar 2.750 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 2% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 19 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 23 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 35 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 29 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,103 (Dinar 9,355) | Dinar 6,720 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Dinar 0.692) | Dinar 0.181 | + 283% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dinar 4.255) | Dinar 2.351 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dinar 4.439) | Dinar 8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 13 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (Dinar 2.258) | Dinar 2.222 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.48 (Dinar 1.618) | Dinar 1.583 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (Dinar 1.656) | Dinar 1.615 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (Dinar 1.026) | Dinar 1.100 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (Dinar 0.925) | Dinar 1.180 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.917 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 6% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 12 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 15 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 24 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dinar 3.907) | Dinar 6 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.56 (Dinar 0.726) | Dinar 2.056 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (Dinar 2.299) | Dinar 3.169 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (Dinar 224) | Dinar 203 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Dinar 0.110) | Dinar 0.024 | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 39 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (Dinar 2.447) | Dinar 1.653 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.46536
BHD
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,776 prices entered by 943 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 18% more expensive than in Bahrain
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