Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (Taka 2,090) | Taka 532 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (Taka 581) | Taka 488 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (Taka 476) | Taka 263 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.792 (Taka 184) | Taka 98 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (Taka 599) | Taka 134 | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.995 (Taka 231) | Taka 96 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (Taka 497) | Taka 329 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.295 (Taka 301) | Taka 203 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (Taka 93) | Taka 27 | + 239% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (Taka 703) | Taka 530 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (Taka 1,877) | Taka 1,346 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (Taka 186) | Taka 112 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (Taka 46) | Taka 58 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (Taka 84,404) | Taka 43,087 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (Taka 77,043) | Taka 21,416 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 40 (Taka 9,291) | Taka 4,489 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (Taka 88,883) | Taka 37,342 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (Taka 52,145) | Taka 20,129 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (Taka 16,259) | Taka 3,105 | + 424% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (Taka 6,968) | Taka 947 | + 636% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (Taka 27,678) | Taka 36,542 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (Taka 5,168) | Taka 16,205 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (Taka 442) | Taka 369 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (Taka 1,035) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,484) | Taka 2,612 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Taka 4,112) | Taka 3,117 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 55 (Taka 12,775) | Taka 9,947 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Taka 7,601) | Taka 6,827 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| 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 10,500 (Taka 2,438,863) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (Taka 70) | Taka 91 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (Taka 2,245) | Taka 1,696 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (Taka 500) | Taka 296 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,634) | Taka 1,395 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,427) | Taka 1,191 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (Taka 697) | Taka 498 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Taka 531) | Taka 208 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (Taka 388) | Taka 690 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (Taka 314) | Taka 173 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (Taka 354) | Taka 229 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (Taka 405) | Taka 304 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bahrain | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (Taka 3,000) | Taka 1,410 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (Taka 1,394) | Taka 885 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (Taka 5,972) | Taka 1,939 | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (Taka 2,979) | Taka 3,617 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (Taka 1,394) | Taka 1,328 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (Taka 581) | Taka 393 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (Taka 697) | Taka 594 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Taka 44,331) | Taka 35,756 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Taka 45) | Taka 2.19 | + 1940% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,389) | Taka 1,057 | + 221% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 (Taka 344) | Taka 270 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 631 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
232.273
BDT
/
BHD
Cost of living in Bahrain is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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