Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (€8) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (€2.16) | €4.71 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (€1.32) | €0.99 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (€2.45) | €3.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (€1.02) | €2.10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (€9) | €6 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (€2.18) | €2.01 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (€0.84) | €1.43 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (€4.93) | €1.88 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (€17) | €8 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (€2.13) | €2.37 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (€0.91) | €1.32 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (€1,216) | €1,177 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (€844) | €923 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (€185) | €150 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (€832) | €834 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (€566) | €604 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (€208) | €116 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (€26) | €32 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (€247) | €402 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (€113) | €140 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (€4.62) | €10 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (€55) | €91 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (€44) | €46 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (€95) | €90 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (€113) | €146 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 47% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,478 (€13,109) | €22,310 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (€0.48) | €1.41 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (€25) | €50 | - 49% | |
| 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 2.082 (€4.98) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (€42) | €26 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (€5.32) | €5.48 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (€5.47) | €4.52 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (€4.20) | €4.12 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (€2.87) | €1.66 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (€4.03) | €2.32 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (€5.78) | €20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 30% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (€34) | €43 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€18) | €21 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (€56) | €70 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (€74) | €64 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (€13) | €10 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (€5.15) | €3.51 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (€9) | €4.29 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (€457) | €427 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (€0.46) | €0.24 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (€74) | €30 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.040 (€4.88) | €7 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in Belgium
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