Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (R$ 46) | R$ 25 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.39 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.58 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (R$ 52) | R$ 16 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (R$ 4.98) | R$ 4.02 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (R$ 29) | R$ 4.72 | + 516% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 11 (R$ 153) | R$ 38 | + 302% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (R$ 5.35) | R$ 3.38 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (R$ 7,180) | R$ 3,357 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (R$ 4,984) | R$ 1,909 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (R$ 1,091) | R$ 505 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (R$ 4,914) | R$ 1,981 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (R$ 3,343) | R$ 1,293 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (R$ 1,230) | R$ 297 | + 314% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (R$ 154) | R$ 79 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (R$ 1,460) | R$ 1,517 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (R$ 669) | R$ 438 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (R$ 43) | R$ 25 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (R$ 322) | R$ 212 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (R$ 261) | R$ 176 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (R$ 564) | R$ 306 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (R$ 667) | R$ 240 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 7,552 (R$ 106,703) | R$ 87,541 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (R$ 2.83) | R$ 4.32 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (R$ 150) | R$ 209 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (R$ 58) | R$ 39 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (R$ 246) | R$ 247 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.38 | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (R$ 24) | R$ 3.67 | + 549% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 112% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (R$ 200) | R$ 100 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (R$ 104) | R$ 52 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (R$ 332) | R$ 235 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (R$ 440) | R$ 180 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (R$ 75) | R$ 24 | + 210% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 215% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (R$ 51) | R$ 12 | + 334% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (R$ 2,697) | R$ 3,003 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (R$ 2.72) | R$ 1.30 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (R$ 437) | R$ 114 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
14.129
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,221 prices entered by 1,127 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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