Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (₨1,180) | ₨477 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (₨1,333) | ₨617 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (₨603) | ₨253 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (₨265) | ₨112 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (₨470) | ₨147 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (₨178) | ₨86 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (₨1,339) | ₨736 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (₨379) | ₨147 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (₨167) | ₨52 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (₨858) | ₨285 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (₨2,212) | ₨1,607 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (₨416) | ₨134 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (₨131) | ₨80 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (₨163,412) | ₨65,208 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (₨138,141) | ₨40,062 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (₨84,646) | ₨11,662 | + 626% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (₨159,369) | ₨44,902 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (₨93,496) | ₨32,659 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (₨29,153) | ₨8,932 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (₨3,602) | ₨2,577 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (₨49,628) | ₨44,480 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (₨9,267) | ₨20,812 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (₨792) | ₨667 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (₨1,856) | ₨518 | + 258% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (₨6,413) | ₨3,054 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (₨7,372) | ₨5,408 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (₨10,905) | ₨8,399 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (₨13,629) | ₨5,912 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (₨3,487,945) | ₨2,463,580 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (₨98) | ₨107 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (₨3,923) | ₨2,108 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (₨897) | ₨260 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (₨2,929) | ₨616 | + 375% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (₨6,144) | ₨1,831 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (₨1,249) | ₨463 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (₨951) | ₨350 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (₨697) | ₨441 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (₨563) | ₨189 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (₨634) | ₨169 | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (₨929) | ₨480 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (₨5,378) | ₨1,790 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (₨2,530) | ₨1,454 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (₨10,708) | ₨2,679 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (₨5,342) | ₨3,680 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (₨2,499) | ₨850 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (₨597) | ₨437 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (₨1,249) | ₨448 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (₨79,486) | ₨58,894 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (₨80) | ₨39 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (₨10,901) | ₨4,106 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.156 (₨898) | ₨267 | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,929 prices entered by 486 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan
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