Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (Taka 639) | Taka 230 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (Taka 721) | Taka 376 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (Taka 326) | Taka 184 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (Taka 143) | Taka 79 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (Taka 254) | Taka 105 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (Taka 96) | Taka 54 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (Taka 724) | Taka 526 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (Taka 205) | Taka 159 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (Taka 90) | Taka 28 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (Taka 464) | Taka 442 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (Taka 1,197) | Taka 1,478 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (Taka 225) | Taka 102 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (Taka 71) | Taka 45 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (Taka 81,866) | Taka 64,159 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (Taka 74,727) | Taka 34,477 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (Taka 45,789) | Taka 4,050 | + 1031% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (Taka 86,210) | Taka 39,073 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (Taka 50,577) | Taka 22,885 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (Taka 15,770) | Taka 4,140 | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Taka 1,949) | Taka 1,099 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (Taka 26,846) | Taka 37,254 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (Taka 5,013) | Taka 15,000 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (Taka 428) | Taka 411 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (Taka 1,004) | Taka 621 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,469) | Taka 1,987 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Taka 3,988) | Taka 2,314 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Taka 5,899) | Taka 4,295 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Taka 7,372) | Taka 4,454 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (Taka 1,886,790) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (Taka 53) | Taka 94 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (Taka 2,178) | Taka 1,477 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 147% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (Taka 485) | Taka 129 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,585) | Taka 491 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,324) | Taka 1,039 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (Taka 676) | Taka 405 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Taka 515) | Taka 230 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (Taka 377) | Taka 411 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (Taka 304) | Taka 82 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (Taka 343) | Taka 100 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (Taka 502) | Taka 240 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (Taka 2,909) | Taka 1,281 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Taka 1,369) | Taka 958 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (Taka 5,793) | Taka 2,373 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (Taka 2,890) | Taka 2,103 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (Taka 1,352) | Taka 1,179 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (Taka 323) | Taka 284 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (Taka 676) | Taka 658 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Taka 42,998) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Taka 43) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,284) | Taka 1,420 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.156 (Taka 486) | Taka 259 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
225.288
BDT
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 996 prices entered by 267 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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