Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 8% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Bahrain | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.594 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.718 (Dinar 5.113) | Dinar 5.375 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (Dinar 2.198) | Dinar 2.877 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (Dinar 1.131) | Dinar 1.154 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (Dinar 2.032) | Dinar 1.606 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (Dinar 0.741) | Dinar 0.567 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (Dinar 2.320) | Dinar 3.323 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (Dinar 1.456) | Dinar 1.366 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (Dinar 0.575) | Dinar 0.617 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.773 (Dinar 1.455) | Dinar 3.114 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (Dinar 1.671) | Dinar 1.066 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (Dinar 0.820) | Dinar 0.279 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 71% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Bahrain | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 563 (Dinar 1,059) | Dinar 646 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 391 (Dinar 735) | Dinar 358 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (Dinar 157) | Dinar 56 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (Dinar 686) | Dinar 485 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (Dinar 534) | Dinar 236 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (Dinar 141) | Dinar 29 | + 395% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 16 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (Dinar 179) | Dinar 172 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 103 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Dinar 5.644) | Dinar 5.986 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (Dinar 4.539) | Dinar 5.061 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Bahrain | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 49 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 54 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 62 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 59 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Bahrain | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (Dinar 17,175) | Dinar 21,660 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (Dinar 0.360) | Dinar 1.046 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 33 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 28% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Bahrain | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (Dinar 3.762) | Dinar 2.859 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 20 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Dinar 3.762) | Dinar 5.838 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (Dinar 3.559) | Dinar 2.893 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (Dinar 5.299) | Dinar 3.769 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 1.811 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (Dinar 3.073) | Dinar 2.135 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (Dinar 5.037) | Dinar 7 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 9% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Bahrain | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 32 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 19 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 41 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 49 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 6 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.123 (Dinar 3.993) | Dinar 3.742 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (Dinar 5.704) | Dinar 4.602 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dinar 273 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Dinar 0.075) | Dinar 0.100 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 52 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.238 (Dinar 4.210) | Dinar 2.437 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.881
JOD
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 767 prices entered by 65 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 6% more expensive than in Jordan
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