Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Spain | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.594 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dinar 3.719) | Dinar 2.718 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (Dinar 1.590) | Dinar 1.169 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (Dinar 0.424) | Dinar 0.601 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.12 (Dinar 1.288) | Dinar 1.080 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (Dinar 0.924) | Dinar 0.394 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dinar 2.995) | Dinar 1.233 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.92 (Dinar 0.792) | Dinar 0.774 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (Dinar 0.553) | Dinar 0.306 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 0.773 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 2.942) | Dinar 6 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (Dinar 0.837) | Dinar 0.888 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (Dinar 0.414) | Dinar 0.436 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 9% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Spain | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,320 (Dinar 544) | Dinar 563 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €886 (Dinar 365) | Dinar 391 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 83 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €836 (Dinar 344) | Dinar 365 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €624 (Dinar 257) | Dinar 284 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 75 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €340 (Dinar 140) | Dinar 95 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 26 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 3.276) | Dinar 3.000 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dinar 4.587) | Dinar 2.413 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Spain | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 17 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 20 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 35 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 33 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 18% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Spain | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,016 (Dinar 11,133) | Dinar 9,130 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (Dinar 0.674) | Dinar 0.191 | + 253% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 14 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 19% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Spain | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 3.082) | Dinar 2.000 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Dinar 2.510) | Dinar 6.000 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 18 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.83 (Dinar 1.578) | Dinar 2.000 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.66 (Dinar 1.094) | Dinar 1.892 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 (Dinar 1.275) | Dinar 2.817 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (Dinar 0.863) | Dinar 1.000 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (Dinar 0.778) | Dinar 1.633 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.678 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 29% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Spain | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 8 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 20 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 21 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dinar 4.080) | Dinar 10 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.68 (Dinar 1.104) | Dinar 2.123 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.52 (Dinar 1.863) | Dinar 3.032 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 (Dinar 214) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (Dinar 0.064) | Dinar 0.040 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 46 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (Dinar 2.159) | Dinar 5.405 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,392 prices entered by 1,081 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Spain is about the same as in Bahrain
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