Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (Taka 832) | Taka 263 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (Taka 740) | Taka 344 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (Taka 204) | Taka 162 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (Taka 124) | Taka 74 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (Taka 231) | Taka 112 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (Taka 96) | Taka 50 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (Taka 832) | Taka 581 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (Taka 205) | Taka 172 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (Taka 79) | Taka 26 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (Taka 465) | Taka 391 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,440) | Taka 1,738 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (Taka 200) | Taka 103 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (Taka 85) | Taka 41 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (Taka 114,604) | Taka 59,451 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (Taka 79,545) | Taka 33,978 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (Taka 17,410) | Taka 4,046 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (Taka 78,428) | Taka 35,113 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (Taka 53,356) | Taka 15,590 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (Taka 19,628) | Taka 3,803 | + 416% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,458) | Taka 1,167 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (Taka 23,310) | Taka 35,909 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (Taka 10,673) | Taka 13,069 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (Taka 694) | Taka 431 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (Taka 436) | Taka 852 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,138) | Taka 1,746 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Taka 4,169) | Taka 1,826 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (Taka 8,998) | Taka 5,220 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (Taka 10,643) | Taka 4,121 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 7,552 (Taka 1,703,120) | Taka 2,253,970 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (Taka 45) | Taka 96 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,402) | Taka 2,898 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 (Taka 470) | Taka 133 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (Taka 923) | Taka 498 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (Taka 3,929) | Taka 1,000 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Taka 501) | Taka 400 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Taka 515) | Taka 164 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (Taka 396) | Taka 356 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (Taka 270) | Taka 84 | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (Taka 380) | Taka 141 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (Taka 545) | Taka 167 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 178% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Taka 3,188) | Taka 1,289 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,665) | Taka 888 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (Taka 5,307) | Taka 2,301 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (Taka 7,018) | Taka 1,790 | + 292% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (Taka 1,200) | Taka 817 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (Taka 485) | Taka 304 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (Taka 817) | Taka 536 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Taka 43,041) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Taka 43) | Taka 1.67 | + 2507% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (Taka 6,972) | Taka 1,882 | + 270% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 226) | Taka 272 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,561 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
225.515
BDT
/
BHD
Cost of living in Bahrain is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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