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Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 123 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.583 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 98 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 67 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.729 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 31 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 22 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 64 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 39 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 23 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 213 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.730 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 566 (Mex$ 28,262) | Mex$ 19,767 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 402 (Mex$ 20,095) | Mex$ 10,277 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 75 (Mex$ 3,736) | Mex$ 2,121 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 400 (Mex$ 19,974) | Mex$ 11,983 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 251 (Mex$ 12,527) | Mex$ 6,664 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (Mex$ 1,299) | Mex$ 1,763 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 379 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (Mex$ 7,391) | Mex$ 8,315 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (Mex$ 2,313) | Mex$ 2,191 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 114 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.513 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 93 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Mex$ 869) | Mex$ 869 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,151) | Mex$ 672 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 1,561 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 1,666) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,921 (Mex$ 295,894) | Mex$ 320,404 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 887) | Mex$ 471 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 78 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 201 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 554 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 80 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 50 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 60 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 28 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 31 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 132 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 422 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 356) | Mex$ 141 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,161) | Mex$ 1,239 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 788 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 115 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 56 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 47 | + 212% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (Mex$ 9,537) | Mex$ 10,417 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 522% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (Mex$ 1,914) | Mex$ 862 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 53 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
49.971
MXN
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,236 prices entered by 1,085 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 51% more expensive than in Mexico
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