- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (Taka 904) | Taka 335 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (Taka 593) | Taka 428 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (Taka 277) | Taka 173 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (Taka 174) | Taka 74 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (Taka 294) | Taka 98 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (Taka 138) | Taka 58 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (Taka 519) | Taka 373 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (Taka 230) | Taka 148 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (Taka 105) | Taka 24 | + 333% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (Taka 240) | Taka 338 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,655) | Taka 2,417 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (Taka 150) | Taka 101 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (Taka 83) | Taka 46 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (Taka 130,543) | Taka 42,612 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (Taka 80,592) | Taka 35,009 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (Taka 12,577) | Taka 4,026 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (Taka 78,716) | Taka 44,270 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (Taka 47,638) | Taka 26,672 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (Taka 5,865) | Taka 3,605 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,469) | Taka 2,007 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (Taka 31,977) | Taka 43,423 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (Taka 10,114) | Taka 14,696 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (Taka 837) | Taka 299 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (Taka 592) | Taka 545 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Taka 3,928) | Taka 2,215 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (Taka 4,572) | Taka 2,647 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Taka 7,379) | Taka 4,735 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Taka 6,994) | Taka 4,152 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (Taka 1,385,239) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (Taka 40) | Taka 93 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (Taka 3,531) | Taka 2,382 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (Taka 416) | Taka 419 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,445) | Taka 522 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (Taka 2,699) | Taka 1,181 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Taka 494) | Taka 370 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (Taka 443) | Taka 293 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (Taka 473) | Taka 361 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (Taka 259) | Taka 91 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (Taka 260) | Taka 107 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (Taka 524) | Taka 317 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,374) | Taka 951 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,633) | Taka 793 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,166) | Taka 3,706 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,107) | Taka 2,831 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (Taka 1,186) | Taka 1,364 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (Taka 450) | Taka 338 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (Taka 648) | Taka 501 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (Taka 42,419) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (Taka 15) | Taka 22 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (Taka 7,935) | Taka 2,792 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (Taka 437) | Taka 232 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
222.253
BDT
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,024 prices entered by 407 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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