Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 25% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (€3.16) | €4.41 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (€1.39) | €1.03 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (€2.46) | €3.76 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (€0.93) | €2.40 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (€7) | €4.76 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (€1.98) | €2.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (€0.87) | €1.57 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (€4.49) | €1.74 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (€12) | €7 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (€2.18) | €2.32 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (€0.69) | €1.28 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 5% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (€855) | €1,131 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (€723) | €934 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (€443) | €138 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (€834) | €929 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (€489) | €653 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (€153) | €95 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€19) | €36 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (€260) | €378 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (€49) | €133 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (€4.15) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (€34) | €85 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (€39) | €40 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (€57) | €80 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (€71) | €115 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 48% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (€18,258) | €24,942 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (€0.51) | €1.33 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (€21) | €51 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 8% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (€4.70) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€15) | €30 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (€32) | €36 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €5.48 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (€4.98) | €3.38 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (€3.65) | €3.22 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (€2.95) | €1.57 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (€3.32) | €2.24 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (€4.86) | €20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (€28) | €44 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (€13) | €22 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (€56) | €81 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (€28) | €60 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (€13) | €9 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (€3.12) | €3.38 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €4.16 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (€416) | €476 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (€0.42) | €0.22 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (€57) | €35 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.290 (€4.99) | €8 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 690 prices entered by 124 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 21% cheaper than in Belgium
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