- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 19% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (€2.88) | €4.81 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (€1.82) | €1.02 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (€3.07) | €4.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (€1.44) | €1.96 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (€5.41) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (€2.40) | €2.28 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (€1.10) | €1.31 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (€2.50) | €1.39 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (€17) | €8 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (€1.56) | €2.34 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (€0.86) | €1.32 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 3% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 576 (€1,334) | €1,123 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (€840) | €854 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (€131) | €135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (€821) | €782 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (€497) | €585 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (€61) | €112 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (€26) | €34 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (€333) | €429 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (€105) | €99 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (€9) | €7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 6% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (€41) | €91 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (€48) | €36 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (€77) | €90 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (€73) | €111 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (€14,440) | €21,147 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (€0.42) | €1.43 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (€37) | €49 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 17% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (€4.33) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€15) | €7 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (€28) | €26 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (€5.15) | €3.61 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (€4.62) | €3.50 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (€4.93) | €3.00 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (€2.70) | €1.37 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (€2.71) | €2.91 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (€5.47) | €20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 6% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (€25) | €43 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€17) | €21 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€54) | €48 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (€53) | €60 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (€12) | €9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (€4.69) | €3.25 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (€7) | €3.67 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (€442) | €433 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (€0.16) | €0.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (€83) | €32 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (€4.56) | €7 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in Belgium
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