- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.798 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.625 (€5.96) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.246 (€2.83) | €5.06 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.764 (€1.73) | €1.05 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.379 (€3.13) | €3.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.635 (€1.44) | €2.06 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.800 (€4.09) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.000 (€2.27) | €2.44 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.439 (€1.00) | €1.38 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (€2.45) | €1.61 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (€17) | €9 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.648 (€1.47) | €2.32 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.380 (€0.86) | €1.50 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 5% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 580 (€1,316) | €1,107 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 383 (€870) | €876 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (€142) | €147 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 368 (€836) | €811 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 211 (€479) | €597 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (€43) | €103 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (€25) | €33 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (€323) | €450 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 41 (€94) | €121 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.203 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.071 (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (€39) | €96 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (€44) | €33 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 31 (€71) | €94 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 28 (€64) | €112 | - 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 6,473 (€14,699) | €22,816 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (€0.41) | €1.32 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (€35) | €50 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 16% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.186 (€4.96) | €5.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€17) | €5.73 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (€29) | €25 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (€5.05) | €4.36 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.583 (€3.60) | €3.63 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.728 (€3.92) | €3.06 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.067 (€2.42) | €1.48 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.180 (€2.68) | €2.84 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.786 (€6) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 1% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (€27) | €43 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (€15) | €22 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (€55) | €43 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (€52) | €61 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (€14) | €9 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.056 (€4.67) | €3.25 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.169 (€7) | €3.58 | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 180 (€409) | €468 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.025 (€0.06) | €0.17 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (€87) | €37 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.730 (€3.93) | €6 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 16% cheaper than in Belgium
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