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Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (Taka 912) | Taka 303 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.583 (Taka 579) | Taka 420 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (Taka 279) | Taka 237 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.729 (Taka 163) | Taka 76 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (Taka 291) | Taka 106 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (Taka 139) | Taka 59 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (Taka 523) | Taka 355 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (Taka 238) | Taka 154 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (Taka 106) | Taka 25 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (Taka 242) | Taka 393 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,464) | Taka 1,924 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.730 (Taka 164) | Taka 102 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (Taka 73) | Taka 50 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 566 (Taka 126,732) | Taka 39,704 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 402 (Taka 90,109) | Taka 34,418 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 75 (Taka 16,752) | Taka 3,564 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 400 (Taka 89,567) | Taka 40,144 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 251 (Taka 56,175) | Taka 22,336 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (Taka 5,825) | Taka 3,597 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Taka 2,348) | Taka 1,468 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (Taka 33,141) | Taka 40,792 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (Taka 10,373) | Taka 12,653 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (Taka 916) | Taka 317 | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.513 (Taka 563) | Taka 563 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Taka 3,896) | Taka 2,187 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,159) | Taka 2,145 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Taka 7,623) | Taka 4,980 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Taka 7,470) | Taka 3,868 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,921 (Taka 1,326,835) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (Taka 41) | Taka 87 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (Taka 3,979) | Taka 3,138 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (Taka 419) | Taka 272 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,456) | Taka 579 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (Taka 2,988) | Taka 1,088 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Taka 498) | Taka 319 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 (Taka 513) | Taka 319 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 (Taka 534) | Taka 385 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (Taka 261) | Taka 92 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 (Taka 238) | Taka 117 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 (Taka 542) | Taka 270 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (Taka 2,624) | Taka 1,216 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,597) | Taka 736 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,208) | Taka 2,511 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (Taka 4,421) | Taka 2,227 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (Taka 1,196) | Taka 1,143 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (Taka 454) | Taka 322 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (Taka 654) | Taka 420 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (Taka 42,767) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Taka 43) | Taka 13 | + 237% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (Taka 8,584) | Taka 1,592 | + 439% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (Taka 461) | Taka 224 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
224.076
BDT
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,112 prices entered by 344 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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