Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 175 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 110 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 33 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 68 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 40 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 22 | + 442% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 11 (Mex$ 635) | Mex$ 225 | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 29 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (Mex$ 29,834) | Mex$ 18,683 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (Mex$ 20,707) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (Mex$ 4,532) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (Mex$ 20,417) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (Mex$ 13,890) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (Mex$ 5,110) | Mex$ 851 | + 501% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 378 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (Mex$ 6,068) | Mex$ 7,447 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (Mex$ 2,778) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 101 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 84 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 75% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,338) | Mex$ 841 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 1,085) | Mex$ 615 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (Mex$ 2,342) | Mex$ 1,536 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (Mex$ 2,771) | Mex$ 1,174 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 7,552 (Mex$ 443,363) | Mex$ 318,920 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Mex$ 625) | Mex$ 498 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 99% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 81 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 198 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 539 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 69 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 48 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 56 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 29 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 30 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 188 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 157% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 345 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 139 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (Mex$ 1,382) | Mex$ 966 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (Mex$ 1,827) | Mex$ 663 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 114 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 61 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 40 | + 432% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Mex$ 11,205) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (Mex$ 1,815) | Mex$ 919 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 57 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,669 prices entered by 1,397 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 81% more expensive than in Mexico
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