Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 7% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahrain | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 5.352 (€13) | €18 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.762 (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (€5.02) | €5.61 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.449 (€1.10) | €1.16 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (€6) | €4.92 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.677 (€1.66) | €2.94 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (€5.24) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.977 (€2.39) | €2.17 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.347 (€0.85) | €2.31 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (€7) | €1.84 | + 304% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (€20) | €10 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (€1.96) | €3.19 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (€0.49) | €1.57 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 16% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahrain | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 448 (€1,097) | €1,268 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 255 (€625) | €1,045 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (€139) | €215 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (€853) | €899 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (€550) | €711 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (€171) | €104 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 18 (€43) | €39 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (€292) | €856 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (€55) | €200 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (€4.66) | €16 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahrain | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (€37) | €105 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (€43) | €85 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 45 (€110) | €106 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 50 (€122) | €122 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 39% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahrain | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 (€25,724) | €38,224 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (€0.73) | €1.85 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (€29) | €49 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Bahrain | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (€5.28) | €9 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€17) | €12 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (€36) | €26 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €5.15 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.625 (€3.98) | €5.00 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (€4.10) | €3.77 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (€3.31) | €1.90 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (€3.73) | €2.17 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (€4.28) | €25 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 77% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Bahrain | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 25 (€61) | €47 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (€15) | €27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (€63) | €72 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 80 (€196) | €59 | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (€15) | €12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €3.31 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €4.60 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (€468) | €550 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (€0.47) | €0.25 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 37 (€90) | €17 | + 415% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.549 (€3.80) | €8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 343 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.450
EUR
/
BHD
Cost of living in Bahrain is 8% cheaper than in Belgium
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Belgium
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Belgium
- Cost of living in Andorra is 5% more expensive than in Belgium
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Belgium
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 55% more expensive than in Belgium
- Cost of living in Angola is 22% cheaper than in Belgium
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Belgium
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Belgium