- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.874 (Taka 862) | Taka 302 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.688 (Taka 598) | Taka 414 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.207 (Taka 269) | Taka 159 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (Taka 165) | Taka 74 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.341 (Taka 298) | Taka 96 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.652 (Taka 145) | Taka 60 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.143 (Taka 477) | Taka 368 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.047 (Taka 233) | Taka 145 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.413 (Taka 92) | Taka 23 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.975 (Taka 217) | Taka 276 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,663) | Taka 2,525 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.608 (Taka 135) | Taka 98 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.383 (Taka 85) | Taka 44 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 563 (Taka 125,191) | Taka 45,192 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (Taka 82,172) | Taka 33,623 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 53 (Taka 11,785) | Taka 4,624 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 345 (Taka 76,781) | Taka 38,672 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 206 (Taka 45,816) | Taka 23,451 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (Taka 4,264) | Taka 4,030 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,477) | Taka 2,183 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (Taka 32,898) | Taka 43,433 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (Taka 10,305) | Taka 17,716 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.401 (Taka 757) | Taka 302 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.500 (Taka 556) | Taka 517 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Taka 4,133) | Taka 2,361 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Taka 4,375) | Taka 2,386 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (Taka 7,161) | Taka 4,358 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (Taka 6,405) | Taka 3,865 | + 66% | |
| 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 6,487 (Taka 1,443,446) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (Taka 40) | Taka 92 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (Taka 3,511) | Taka 2,188 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.756 (Taka 391) | Taka 283 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,558) | Taka 492 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (Taka 2,781) | Taka 1,257 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.667 (Taka 593) | Taka 328 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.625 (Taka 362) | Taka 279 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.914 (Taka 426) | Taka 318 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.100 (Taka 245) | Taka 87 | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.317 (Taka 293) | Taka 116 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.417 (Taka 538) | Taka 314 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (Taka 2,126) | Taka 1,543 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,529) | Taka 744 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 36 (Taka 7,988) | Taka 4,335 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (Taka 4,412) | Taka 5,081 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.791 (Taka 1,289) | Taka 698 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 445) | Taka 323 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.001 (Taka 668) | Taka 482 | + 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (Taka 42,499) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.055 (Taka 12) | Taka 22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (Taka 7,932) | Taka 3,020 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.843 (Taka 410) | Taka 231 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
222.506
BDT
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,057 prices entered by 422 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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