Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Bahrain is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Bahrain | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 267 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 147 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 68 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 26 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 45 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 86 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 48 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 32 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 258 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 34 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 60% | |||
Housing in Bahrain is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Bahrain | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (Mex$ 27,697) | Mex$ 19,938 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (Mex$ 18,073) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (Mex$ 3,892) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 274% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (Mex$ 17,082) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (Mex$ 13,175) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (Mex$ 3,499) | Mex$ 721 | + 385% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 399 | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (Mex$ 4,432) | Mex$ 6,607 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Mex$ 1,222) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 115 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 126 | - 11% | |
Clothes | + 22% | |||
Clothes in Bahrain is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Bahrain | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 967 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 718 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Mex$ 1,586) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Bahrain is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Bahrain | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (Mex$ 425,877) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 23 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Mex$ 650) | Mex$ 559 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Bahrain is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Bahrain | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 91 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 205 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 592 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 74 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 60 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 69 | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 35 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 245 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Bahrain is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Bahrain | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,053) | Mex$ 358 | + 194% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 155 | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 723 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 766 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 163 | + 187% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 79 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 45 | + 215% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Mex$ 1.87) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (Mex$ 1,384) | Mex$ 888 | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 78 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,956 prices entered by 970 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 19% more expensive than in Mexico
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