Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bahrain
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 82% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Switzerland | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.469 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 (Dinar 4.572) | Dinar 0.979 | + 367% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 (Dinar 0.769) | Dinar 0.799 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dinar 3.590) | Dinar 1.356 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.50 (Dinar 1.911) | Dinar 0.394 | + 385% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 (Dinar 4.314) | Dinar 1.233 | + 250% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 (Dinar 1.839) | Dinar 0.774 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.27 (Dinar 0.962) | Dinar 0.306 | + 215% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.33 (Dinar 0.988) | Dinar 1.513 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (Dinar 5.377) | Dinar 9 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.87 (Dinar 1.220) | Dinar 0.888 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 (Dinar 0.998) | Dinar 0.436 | + 129% | |
Housing | + 91% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 91% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Switzerland | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,527 (Dinar 1,498) | Dinar 819 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,866 (Dinar 1,217) | Dinar 339 | + 259% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 (Dinar 87) | Dinar 184 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,179 (Dinar 925) | Dinar 365 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,557 (Dinar 661) | Dinar 284 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 75 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 12 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 305 (Dinar 130) | Dinar 159 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 26 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.000 | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.699 | + 369% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 53% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Switzerland | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 24 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 20 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 42 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 40 | + 96% | |
Transportation | + 122% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 122% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Switzerland | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,492 (Dinar 15,494) | Dinar 9,130 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 (Dinar 0.781) | Dinar 0.191 | + 308% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 14 | + 139% | |
Personal Care | + 128% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 128% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Switzerland | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 (Dinar 5.308) | Dinar 2.000 | + 165% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6.000 | + 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 (Dinar 90) | Dinar 18 | + 407% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 (Dinar 2.521) | Dinar 2.000 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 (Dinar 1.761) | Dinar 1.892 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.907) | Dinar 2.817 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.35 (Dinar 1.848) | Dinar 1.000 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.98 (Dinar 2.113) | Dinar 1.633 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 2.678 | + 825% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 20% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Switzerland | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 27 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 13 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 20 | + 113% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 44 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 (Dinar 2.214) | Dinar 3.130 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.891) | Dinar 3.763 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 (Dinar 184) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (Dinar 0.140) | Dinar 0.040 | + 250% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 33 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dinar 3.707) | Dinar 5.055 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 882 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 81% more expensive than in Bahrain
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