Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 25% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (€3.18) | €4.41 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (€1.40) | €1.00 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (€2.48) | €3.78 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (€0.94) | €2.45 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (€7) | €4.91 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (€2.00) | €2.37 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (€0.88) | €1.69 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (€4.52) | €1.74 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (€12) | €7 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (€2.20) | €2.31 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (€0.69) | €1.22 | - 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 392 (€862) | €1,131 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (€728) | €927 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (€446) | €138 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (€840) | €901 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (€493) | €653 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (€154) | €99 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€19) | €36 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (€262) | €378 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (€49) | €133 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (€4.18) | €10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (€34) | €81 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (€39) | €43 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (€57) | €82 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (€72) | €104 | - 31% | |
| 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 8,375 (€18,390) | €24,774 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (€0.51) | €1.32 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (€21) | €50 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 10% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (€4.73) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€15) | €11 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (€32) | €36 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €5.08 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (€5.02) | €3.38 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (€3.67) | €3.87 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (€2.97) | €1.83 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (€3.34) | €2.17 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (€4.90) | €25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (€28) | €47 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (€13) | €22 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (€56) | €81 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (€28) | €63 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (€13) | €9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (€3.15) | €3.54 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €4.16 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (€419) | €476 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (€0.42) | €0.22 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (€57) | €40 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.290 (€5.03) | €8 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 21% cheaper than in Belgium
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