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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 76% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 3.692 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.385) | Dinar 3.365 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dinar 4.608) | Dinar 1.466 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.69 (Dinar 0.643) | Dinar 0.576 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dinar 2.865) | Dinar 1.135 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.36 (Dinar 1.657) | Dinar 0.456 | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Dinar 3.965) | Dinar 3.690 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.42 (Dinar 1.682) | Dinar 0.910 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.52 (Dinar 0.960) | Dinar 0.464 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.88 (Dinar 0.717) | Dinar 2.060 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dinar 5.558) | Dinar 7 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.73 (Dinar 1.037) | Dinar 0.933 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.46 (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 0.379 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 82% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,752 (Dinar 1,047) | Dinar 510 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,095 (Dinar 797) | Dinar 353 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 247 (Dinar 94) | Dinar 77 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,579 (Dinar 601) | Dinar 358 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,134 (Dinar 431) | Dinar 237 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 192 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 87 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 11 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 712 (Dinar 271) | Dinar 129 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 140 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 47 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.246 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.091 | + 441% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 20% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 110 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 23 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 21 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 40 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 47 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 115% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,725 (Dinar 9,788) | Dinar 6,231 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.62 (Dinar 0.616) | Dinar 0.189 | + 226% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 71 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 11 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 52% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 15 (Dinar 5.552) | Dinar 2.387 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 34 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 4.094 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 121 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 17 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dinar 2.424) | Dinar 2.222 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.32 (Dinar 1.643) | Dinar 2.285 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.18 (Dinar 1.592) | Dinar 2.590 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.37 (Dinar 1.281) | Dinar 1.198 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.35 (Dinar 1.274) | Dinar 1.684 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 35 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.415 | + 444% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 22% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 68 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 14 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 36 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 8 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 159 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 24 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 117 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 31 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.320 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.88 (Dinar 1.859) | Dinar 2.151 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.531) | Dinar 2.845 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 562 (Dinar 214) | Dinar 191 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.37 (Dinar 0.141) | Dinar 0.193 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 93 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dinar 3.258) | Dinar 2.040 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,855 prices entered by 250 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 66% more expensive than in Bahrain
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