- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 99% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.068 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.153) | Dinar 2.668 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.172) | Dinar 1.245 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.71 (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 0.785 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dinar 2.849) | Dinar 1.323 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.02 (Dinar 1.522) | Dinar 0.622 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dinar 4.522) | Dinar 2.333 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.86 (Dinar 1.461) | Dinar 1.034 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.00 (Dinar 1.136) | Dinar 0.474 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.43 (Dinar 0.920) | Dinar 1.078 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Dinar 5.915) | Dinar 7 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.52 (Dinar 0.954) | Dinar 0.675 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.37 (Dinar 0.897) | Dinar 0.371 | + 142% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 104% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,925 (Dinar 1,108) | Dinar 576 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,304 (Dinar 873) | Dinar 363 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 185 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 57 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,923 (Dinar 728) | Dinar 354 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,399 (Dinar 530) | Dinar 214 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 154 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 26 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 11 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 558 (Dinar 211) | Dinar 144 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 169 (Dinar 64) | Dinar 46 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.767 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.663 | + 312% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 31% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 115 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 18 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 51 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 21 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 33 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 187 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 31 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 106% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,608 (Dinar 10,458) | Dinar 6,233 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.88 (Dinar 0.712) | Dinar 0.179 | + 297% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 88 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 16 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 86% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (Dinar 5.650) | Dinar 1.870 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 122 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 12 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dinar 2.319) | Dinar 2.222 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.72 (Dinar 1.789) | Dinar 1.994 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.62 (Dinar 1.751) | Dinar 2.129 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.27 (Dinar 1.241) | Dinar 1.166 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.47 (Dinar 1.314) | Dinar 1.169 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 45 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 2.359 | + 616% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 49% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 11 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 7 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 132 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 23 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 23 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.338 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.27 (Dinar 1.998) | Dinar 2.025 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.670) | Dinar 2.918 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 518 (Dinar 196) | Dinar 191 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.34 (Dinar 0.129) | Dinar 0.068 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 94 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 36 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 3.147) | Dinar 1.967 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,192 prices entered by 419 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 87% more expensive than in Bahrain
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