- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.879 (Taka 854) | Taka 350 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.667 (Taka 587) | Taka 414 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.368 (Taka 301) | Taka 155 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.767 (Taka 169) | Taka 74 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.351 (Taka 297) | Taka 96 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.715 (Taka 157) | Taka 64 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.000 (Taka 440) | Taka 361 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.041 (Taka 229) | Taka 144 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.571 (Taka 126) | Taka 23 | + 444% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.179 (Taka 259) | Taka 271 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (Taka 1,831) | Taka 2,529 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.706 (Taka 155) | Taka 99 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.541 (Taka 119) | Taka 44 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 581 (Taka 127,876) | Taka 42,724 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 389 (Taka 85,667) | Taka 27,784 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 66 (Taka 14,541) | Taka 4,738 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 357 (Taka 78,533) | Taka 38,238 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 208 (Taka 45,697) | Taka 20,581 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 17 (Taka 3,669) | Taka 3,783 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Taka 2,509) | Taka 2,042 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 156 (Taka 34,293) | Taka 42,505 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (Taka 9,306) | Taka 17,198 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.754 (Taka 826) | Taka 303 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.750 (Taka 605) | Taka 299 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (Taka 4,085) | Taka 2,108 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (Taka 5,061) | Taka 2,247 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (Taka 7,723) | Taka 4,398 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (Taka 6,384) | Taka 3,649 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,720 (Taka 1,478,592) | Taka 2,637,220 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.181 (Taka 40) | Taka 93 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,269) | Taka 1,861 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.351 (Taka 517) | Taka 222 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (Taka 1,670) | Taka 342 | + 388% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (Taka 2,750) | Taka 1,349 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Taka 489) | Taka 431 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.583 (Taka 348) | Taka 255 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.615 (Taka 355) | Taka 296 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.100 (Taka 242) | Taka 82 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.180 (Taka 260) | Taka 103 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.917 (Taka 642) | Taka 337 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (Taka 2,666) | Taka 1,224 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Taka 1,492) | Taka 793 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 15 (Taka 3,227) | Taka 2,489 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 24 (Taka 5,308) | Taka 2,793 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (Taka 1,339) | Taka 868 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.056 (Taka 452) | Taka 268 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.169 (Taka 697) | Taka 543 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 203 (Taka 44,612) | Taka 35,756 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.024 (Taka 5.35) | Taka 225 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 39 (Taka 8,577) | Taka 3,212 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.653 (Taka 364) | Taka 234 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
220.035
BDT
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,941 prices entered by 389 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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