- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.874 (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.688 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.207 (€2.73) | €5.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.742 (€1.68) | €1.04 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.341 (€3.03) | €4.02 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.652 (€1.47) | €2.01 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.143 (€4.84) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.047 (€2.36) | €2.43 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.413 (€0.93) | €1.40 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.975 (€2.20) | €1.47 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (€17) | €9 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.608 (€1.37) | €2.33 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.383 (€0.87) | €1.52 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 8% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 563 (€1,270) | €1,110 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 369 (€834) | €864 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 53 (€120) | €138 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 345 (€779) | €791 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 206 (€465) | €589 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 19 (€43) | €99 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (€25) | €35 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (€334) | €438 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (€105) | €104 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.401 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.500 (€5.64) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 19 (€42) | €95 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (€44) | €37 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (€73) | €94 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (€65) | €111 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,487 (€14,644) | €21,840 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (€0.40) | €1.39 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (€36) | €49 | - 27% | |
| 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 1.756 (€3.96) | €5.44 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€16) | €5.73 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (€28) | €25 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.667 (€6) | €3.95 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.625 (€3.67) | €3.61 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.914 (€4.32) | €2.88 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.100 (€2.48) | €1.47 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.317 (€2.97) | €2.82 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.417 (€5.46) | €22 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 0% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 10 (€22) | €43 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (€16) | €21 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 36 (€81) | €43 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (€45) | €63 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.791 (€13) | €9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (€4.51) | €3.23 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.001 (€7) | €3.78 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (€431) | €442 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.055 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (€80) | €29 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.843 (€4.16) | €6 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 17% cheaper than in Belgium
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