Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 225 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 122 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 54 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 35 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 71 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 41 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 24 | + 368% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 227 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (Mex$ 19,511) | Mex$ 19,344 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (Mex$ 17,810) | Mex$ 8,617 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (Mex$ 10,913) | Mex$ 970 | + 1025% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (Mex$ 20,546) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (Mex$ 12,054) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (Mex$ 3,759) | Mex$ 693 | + 443% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 387 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (Mex$ 6,398) | Mex$ 6,700 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 98 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 94 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Mex$ 827) | Mex$ 862 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 672 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Mex$ 1,406) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 1,757) | Mex$ 1,153 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (Mex$ 449,679) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 553 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 75 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 188 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 546 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 79 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 49 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 58 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 31 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 29 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 188 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 294 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 150 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (Mex$ 1,381) | Mex$ 805 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 669 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 122 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 71 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 40 | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Mex$ 10,248) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 3.14 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,259) | Mex$ 966 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.156 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 62 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,537 prices entered by 1,260 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 48% more expensive than in Mexico
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