Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (Taka 744) | Taka 324 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (Taka 723) | Taka 492 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (Taka 333) | Taka 196 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (Taka 171) | Taka 92 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (Taka 307) | Taka 135 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (Taka 112) | Taka 78 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (Taka 351) | Taka 608 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (Taka 216) | Taka 223 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (Taka 80) | Taka 33 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (Taka 202) | Taka 384 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (Taka 1,766) | Taka 1,406 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (Taka 310) | Taka 111 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (Taka 131) | Taka 70 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 225% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (Taka 168,969) | Taka 43,758 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (Taka 110,258) | Taka 25,202 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (Taka 23,742) | Taka 3,035 | + 682% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (Taka 104,212) | Taka 22,952 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (Taka 80,373) | Taka 18,549 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (Taka 21,344) | Taka 7,137 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (Taka 4,708) | Taka 1,213 | + 288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (Taka 27,036) | Taka 31,061 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Taka 7,453) | Taka 17,904 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Taka 854) | Taka 417 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (Taka 687) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Taka 4,738) | Taka 2,410 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (Taka 6,352) | Taka 3,066 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Taka 9,676) | Taka 6,410 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Taka 9,260) | Taka 4,273 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (Taka 2,598,127) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (Taka 54) | Taka 107 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Taka 3,965) | Taka 2,440 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 569) | Taka 285 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Taka 2,002) | Taka 513 | + 290% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (Taka 1,423) | Taka 1,500 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 569) | Taka 425 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (Taka 571) | Taka 333 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (Taka 711) | Taka 376 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 285) | Taka 85 | + 234% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 285) | Taka 89 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (Taka 687) | Taka 445 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (Taka 6,423) | Taka 1,308 | + 391% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,154) | Taka 852 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Taka 5,755) | Taka 1,768 | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (Taka 6,056) | Taka 2,051 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (Taka 2,846) | Taka 999 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (Taka 517) | Taka 248 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (Taka 863) | Taka 564 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (Taka 8,441) | Taka 2,601 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (Taka 594) | Taka 287 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 884 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
284.586
BDT
/
BHD
Cost of living in Bahrain is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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