Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Switzerland is 112% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 26 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.834 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.938) | Dinar 3.201 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 13 (Dinar 5.197) | Dinar 1.448 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.60 (Dinar 0.665) | Dinar 0.635 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dinar 3.171) | Dinar 1.129 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.80 (Dinar 1.580) | Dinar 0.426 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dinar 4.645) | Dinar 3.214 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.85 (Dinar 1.598) | Dinar 0.910 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.39 (Dinar 0.994) | Dinar 0.400 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.11 (Dinar 0.876) | Dinar 2.060 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.311 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.48 (Dinar 1.031) | Dinar 1.000 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.62 (Dinar 1.088) | Dinar 0.316 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 78% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,797 (Dinar 1,162) | Dinar 392 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,185 (Dinar 908) | Dinar 332 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 166 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 203 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,637 (Dinar 680) | Dinar 383 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,195 (Dinar 496) | Dinar 224 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 70 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 40 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 9 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 426 (Dinar 177) | Dinar 119 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 127 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 22 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 1.902 | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.457 | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 79% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 107 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 15 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 62 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 18 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 128 (Dinar 53) | Dinar 26 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 167 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 33 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 149% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,665 (Dinar 11,495) | Dinar 8,375 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (Dinar 0.617) | Dinar 0.234 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 87 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 9 | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 58% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.154 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 24 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 98 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 15 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 6 (Dinar 2.511) | Dinar 3.000 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.74 (Dinar 1.970) | Dinar 2.285 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.27 (Dinar 2.189) | Dinar 1.672 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.63 (Dinar 1.508) | Dinar 1.351 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.67 (Dinar 1.942) | Dinar 1.522 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 39 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 2.230 | + 629% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 55% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 78 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 13 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 35 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 6 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 251 (Dinar 104) | Dinar 26 | + 306% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 108 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 13 | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6.000 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.06 (Dinar 2.102) | Dinar 1.432 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.968) | Dinar 3.000 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 464 (Dinar 193) | Dinar 191 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 (Dinar 0.137) | Dinar 0.193 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 99 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 26 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (Dinar 3.577) | Dinar 2.290 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 94% more expensive than in Bahrain
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