Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (R$ 33) | R$ 34 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.86 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (R$ 3.67) | R$ 5.66 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (R$ 81) | R$ 44 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.90 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (R$ 7,737) | R$ 3,725 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (R$ 5,049) | R$ 2,495 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (R$ 1,087) | R$ 593 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (R$ 4,772) | R$ 2,641 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (R$ 3,680) | R$ 1,683 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (R$ 977) | R$ 510 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (R$ 216) | R$ 89 | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (R$ 1,238) | R$ 2,004 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (R$ 341) | R$ 631 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (R$ 217) | R$ 249 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (R$ 291) | R$ 246 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (R$ 443) | R$ 412 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (R$ 424) | R$ 307 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (R$ 118,964) | R$ 116,713 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (R$ 2.49) | R$ 5.53 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (R$ 182) | R$ 229 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (R$ 92) | R$ 44 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (R$ 65) | R$ 263 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (R$ 33) | R$ 19 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.28 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (R$ 31) | R$ 55 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (R$ 294) | R$ 113 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (R$ 99) | R$ 66 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (R$ 264) | R$ 205 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (R$ 277) | R$ 199 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (R$ 130) | R$ 29 | + 348% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (R$ 40) | R$ 11 | + 258% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.29 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (R$ 387) | R$ 125 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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