- 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 9) | Dinar 4.068 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.188) | Dinar 2.668 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.124) | Dinar 1.245 | + 312% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (Dinar 0.633) | Dinar 0.721 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dinar 2.851) | Dinar 1.300 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.13 (Dinar 1.568) | Dinar 0.622 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dinar 4.215) | Dinar 2.333 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.94 (Dinar 1.495) | Dinar 1.064 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 3.03 (Dinar 1.151) | Dinar 0.474 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.18 (Dinar 0.826) | Dinar 1.078 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.43 (Dinar 0.922) | Dinar 0.701 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.51 (Dinar 0.952) | Dinar 0.325 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Switzerland is 90% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,862 (Dinar 1,086) | Dinar 587 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,234 (Dinar 847) | Dinar 395 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 190 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 62 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,802 (Dinar 684) | Dinar 372 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,244 (Dinar 472) | Dinar 220 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 148 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 26 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 46 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 11 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 534 (Dinar 203) | Dinar 148 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 166 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 46 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.086 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 2.455 | + 335% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Switzerland is 20% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 17 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 49 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 23 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 133 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 34 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 192 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 33 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Switzerland is 81% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 27,425 (Dinar 10,403) | Dinar 6,836 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.87 (Dinar 0.709) | Dinar 0.184 | + 285% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 82 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 17 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Switzerland is 61% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 14 (Dinar 5.412) | Dinar 1.870 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 31 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 7 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 116 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 13 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.472) | Dinar 2.222 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.54 (Dinar 1.723) | Dinar 2.290 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.28 (Dinar 1.625) | Dinar 2.385 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.98 (Dinar 1.131) | Dinar 1.166 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.43 (Dinar 1.301) | Dinar 1.063 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 44 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 2.419 | + 584% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Switzerland is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 11 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 7 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 121 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 23 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 104 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 23 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.338 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.10 (Dinar 1.935) | Dinar 2.025 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 (Dinar 2.579) | Dinar 2.918 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 505 (Dinar 191) | Dinar 191 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.36 (Dinar 0.135) | Dinar 0.261 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 38 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dinar 3.209) | Dinar 2.055 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,845 prices entered by 371 different people.
Cost of living in Switzerland is 66% more expensive than in Bahrain
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