- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 119 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 94 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 66 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 31 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 62 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 38 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 21 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 223 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (Mex$ 31,344) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (Mex$ 19,351) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (Mex$ 3,020) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (Mex$ 18,900) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (Mex$ 11,438) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (Mex$ 1,408) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 381 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (Mex$ 7,678) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (Mex$ 2,429) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 105 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 87 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 811 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 667 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Mex$ 1,772) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Mex$ 1,679) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (Mex$ 332,602) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 464 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 75 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 189 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 548 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 70 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 48 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 54 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 27 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 30 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 124 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 378 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 136 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (Mex$ 1,226) | Mex$ 742 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 103 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 54 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 44 | + 253% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (Mex$ 10,185) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (Mex$ 3.65) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 724 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 52 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,969 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 56% more expensive than in Mexico
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