Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Taka 2,600) | Taka 253 | + 926% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.146 (Taka 1,015) | Taka 506 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.664 (Taka 537) | Taka 234 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.771 (Taka 249) | Taka 91 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.553 (Taka 501) | Taka 150 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.618 (Taka 522) | Taka 78 | + 572% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.185 (Taka 705) | Taka 476 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.936 (Taka 302) | Taka 307 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.540 (Taka 174) | Taka 56 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.646 (Taka 531) | Taka 407 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Taka 2,252) | Taka 1,609 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.158 (Taka 374) | Taka 136 | + 176% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.459 (Taka 148) | Taka 72 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 210% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 556 (Taka 179,548) | Taka 40,565 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 281 (Taka 90,784) | Taka 22,239 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 174 (Taka 56,078) | Taka 4,221 | + 1229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 356 (Taka 114,770) | Taka 50,272 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (Taka 66,300) | Taka 31,111 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 142 (Taka 45,720) | Taka 5,000 | + 814% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Taka 3,185) | Taka 1,266 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 113 (Taka 36,374) | Taka 49,805 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (Taka 11,768) | Taka 15,000 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Taka 968) | Taka 568 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 17 (Taka 5,499) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Taka 4,773) | Taka 2,505 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Taka 6,454) | Taka 2,407 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 38 (Taka 12,344) | Taka 5,268 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (Taka 9,501) | Taka 4,284 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (Taka 2,945,920) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.244 (Taka 79) | Taka 110 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (Taka 2,941) | Taka 2,433 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 645) | Taka 250 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (Taka 1,936) | Taka 308 | + 529% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 7 (Taka 2,259) | Taka 1,500 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 645) | Taka 360 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 0.875 (Taka 282) | Taka 191 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (Taka 909) | Taka 794 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 323) | Taka 158 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 323) | Taka 200 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 645) | Taka 205 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (Taka 6,042) | Taka 1,513 | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 10 (Taka 3,181) | Taka 1,024 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (Taka 3,227) | Taka 3,000 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (Taka 10,070) | Taka 3,597 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (Taka 968) | Taka 1,519 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.374 (Taka 766) | Taka 253 | + 203% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.747 (Taka 886) | Taka 606 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.033 (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (Taka 8,776) | Taka 2,307 | + 280% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.281 (Taka 736) | Taka 330 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 532 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
322.681
BDT
/
BHD
Cost of living in Bahrain is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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