- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 22% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.226 (€10) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.608 (€5.88) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.270 (€2.86) | €4.93 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.739 (€1.66) | €1.07 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.287 (€2.90) | €3.83 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.690 (€1.55) | €2.05 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.000 (€2.25) | €5.90 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.038 (€2.34) | €2.41 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.465 (€1.05) | €1.41 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (€2.43) | €1.65 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (€19) | €9 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.673 (€1.52) | €2.29 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.425 (€0.96) | €1.57 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 6% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 583 (€1,313) | €1,107 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 377 (€849) | €887 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 60 (€136) | €145 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 361 (€813) | €804 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 212 (€477) | €616 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 20 (€44) | €93 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (€25) | €33 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (€320) | €477 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 41 (€93) | €116 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.453 (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.643 (€5.95) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 4% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (€41) | €93 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 24 (€54) | €33 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (€75) | €94 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (€65) | €113 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,751 (€15,209) | €22,814 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (€0.40) | €1.31 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€34) | €50 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 14% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.186 (€4.93) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€17) | €5.73 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (€29) | €26 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (€5.01) | €4.36 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.583 (€3.57) | €3.62 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.728 (€3.89) | €3.06 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.067 (€2.40) | €1.40 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.180 (€2.66) | €2.81 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.786 (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 7% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (€27) | €42 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (€15) | €22 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (€54) | €43 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (€52) | €65 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€14) | €8 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.056 (€4.63) | €3.23 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.169 (€7) | €3.63 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 194 (€437) | €483 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (€86) | €38 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.730 (€3.90) | €6 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 14% cheaper than in Belgium
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