Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 150% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (R$ 121) | R$ 30 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (R$ 34) | R$ 31 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.792 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.40 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.995 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.295 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 4.84 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (R$ 41) | R$ 5.70 | + 613% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (R$ 108) | R$ 43 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 3.78 | - 29% | |
| 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 363 (R$ 4,878) | R$ 2,829 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (R$ 4,452) | R$ 1,997 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 40 (R$ 537) | R$ 590 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (R$ 5,137) | R$ 2,234 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (R$ 3,013) | R$ 1,471 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (R$ 940) | R$ 418 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (R$ 403) | R$ 84 | + 381% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (R$ 1,600) | R$ 1,988 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (R$ 299) | R$ 588 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (R$ 60) | R$ 19 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (R$ 201) | R$ 241 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (R$ 238) | R$ 218 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 55 (R$ 738) | R$ 347 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (R$ 439) | R$ 263 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 (R$ 140,945) | R$ 98,744 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (R$ 4.03) | R$ 7 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (R$ 130) | R$ 222 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (R$ 94) | R$ 50 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (R$ 198) | R$ 245 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.63 | + 341% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (R$ 23) | R$ 47 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bahrain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (R$ 173) | R$ 92 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (R$ 81) | R$ 54 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (R$ 345) | R$ 183 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (R$ 172) | R$ 190 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (R$ 81) | R$ 28 | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | + 292% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (R$ 2,562) | R$ 3,925 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (R$ 2.58) | R$ 1.29 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 15 (R$ 196) | R$ 123 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 64% more expensive than in Brazil
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