Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (R$ 124) | R$ 39 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.146 (R$ 48) | R$ 37 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.664 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.771 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.59 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.553 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.618 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.185 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.936 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.540 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.646 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 294% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (R$ 108) | R$ 49 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.158 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.459 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.49 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 136% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 556 (R$ 8,575) | R$ 4,121 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 281 (R$ 4,336) | R$ 2,752 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 174 (R$ 2,678) | R$ 747 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 359 (R$ 5,528) | R$ 3,012 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (R$ 3,166) | R$ 1,993 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 142 (R$ 2,183) | R$ 527 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (R$ 152) | R$ 89 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 113 (R$ 1,737) | R$ 1,777 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (R$ 562) | R$ 655 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (R$ 46) | R$ 31 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 17 (R$ 263) | R$ 22 | + 1109% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (R$ 228) | R$ 284 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (R$ 308) | R$ 284 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 38 (R$ 589) | R$ 426 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (R$ 454) | R$ 329 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (R$ 140,689) | R$ 118,702 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.244 (R$ 3.76) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (R$ 140) | R$ 244 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (R$ 92) | R$ 50 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 7 (R$ 108) | R$ 272 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 0.875 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (R$ 43) | R$ 21 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (R$ 31) | R$ 59 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (R$ 289) | R$ 115 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 10 (R$ 152) | R$ 60 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (R$ 154) | R$ 245 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (R$ 481) | R$ 239 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (R$ 46) | R$ 32 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.374 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.747 (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,721 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.033 (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.47 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (R$ 419) | R$ 140 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.281 (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,483 prices entered by 1,480 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
15.410
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 49% more expensive than in Brazil
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