- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 110% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 3.798 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.157) | Dinar 2.656 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.289) | Dinar 1.225 | + 332% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 0.742 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dinar 2.889) | Dinar 1.341 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.52 (Dinar 1.716) | Dinar 0.598 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dinar 4.678) | Dinar 2.000 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.80 (Dinar 1.442) | Dinar 1.029 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.92 (Dinar 1.109) | Dinar 0.413 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.45 (Dinar 0.930) | Dinar 0.975 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.50 (Dinar 0.947) | Dinar 0.608 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.42 (Dinar 0.919) | Dinar 0.383 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 109% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,886 (Dinar 1,095) | Dinar 563 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,384 (Dinar 904) | Dinar 369 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 178 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 69 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,899 (Dinar 720) | Dinar 345 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,490 (Dinar 565) | Dinar 206 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 137 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 19 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 11 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 554 (Dinar 210) | Dinar 142 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 186 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 46 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.181 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.583 | + 330% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 45% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 116 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 17 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 52 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 18 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 30 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 181 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 27 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 102% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,020 (Dinar 10,629) | Dinar 6,487 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.83 (Dinar 0.696) | Dinar 0.179 | + 288% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 16 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 92% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Dinar 4.786) | Dinar 1.756 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 7 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 124 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 13 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.549) | Dinar 2.667 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.67 (Dinar 1.772) | Dinar 1.625 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (Dinar 1.624) | Dinar 1.914 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.97 (Dinar 1.127) | Dinar 1.100 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.33 (Dinar 1.262) | Dinar 1.317 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 46 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 2.417 | + 620% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 61% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 70 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 10 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 7 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 124 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 36 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 112 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 20 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.791 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (Dinar 1.999) | Dinar 2.000 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.695) | Dinar 3.001 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 532 (Dinar 202) | Dinar 179 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.38 (Dinar 0.143) | Dinar 0.055 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 91 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 34 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 3.154) | Dinar 1.758 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,934 prices entered by 444 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 94% more expensive than in Bahrain
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