- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.798 (Taka 842) | Taka 325 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.625 (Taka 582) | Taka 407 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.246 (Taka 276) | Taka 155 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.764 (Taka 169) | Taka 75 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.379 (Taka 305) | Taka 97 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.635 (Taka 141) | Taka 62 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.800 (Taka 399) | Taka 360 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 222) | Taka 146 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.439 (Taka 97) | Taka 23 | + 323% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (Taka 239) | Taka 272 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (Taka 1,696) | Taka 2,441 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.648 (Taka 143) | Taka 99 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.380 (Taka 84) | Taka 43 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 580 (Taka 128,464) | Taka 43,535 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 383 (Taka 84,922) | Taka 31,399 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (Taka 13,814) | Taka 4,909 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 368 (Taka 81,567) | Taka 39,799 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 211 (Taka 46,735) | Taka 23,642 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (Taka 4,240) | Taka 4,134 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,482) | Taka 2,062 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (Taka 31,490) | Taka 42,558 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 41 (Taka 9,164) | Taka 17,132 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.203 (Taka 710) | Taka 291 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.071 (Taka 681) | Taka 523 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Taka 3,793) | Taka 2,133 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Taka 4,336) | Taka 2,294 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (Taka 6,952) | Taka 4,393 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (Taka 6,281) | Taka 3,787 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,473 (Taka 1,434,317) | Taka 2,759,450 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (Taka 40) | Taka 93 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,379) | Taka 1,857 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.186 (Taka 484) | Taka 249 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Taka 1,682) | Taka 376 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (Taka 2,849) | Taka 1,289 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Taka 492) | Taka 319 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.583 (Taka 351) | Taka 268 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.728 (Taka 383) | Taka 300 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.067 (Taka 236) | Taka 84 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.180 (Taka 261) | Taka 105 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.786 (Taka 617) | Taka 335 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (Taka 2,633) | Taka 1,013 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Taka 1,429) | Taka 752 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (Taka 5,336) | Taka 2,781 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,092) | Taka 2,400 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (Taka 1,348) | Taka 640 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.056 (Taka 455) | Taka 279 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.169 (Taka 702) | Taka 524 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 180 (Taka 39,939) | Taka 35,756 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.025 (Taka 5.63) | Taka 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (Taka 8,487) | Taka 2,853 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.730 (Taka 383) | Taka 233 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
221.576
BDT
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,117 prices entered by 419 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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