Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (₨1,511) | ₨609 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (₨1,343) | ₨658 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (₨370) | ₨250 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (₨225) | ₨111 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (₨419) | ₨122 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (₨175) | ₨116 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (₨1,511) | ₨513 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (₨373) | ₨182 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (₨144) | ₨47 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (₨843) | ₨366 | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (₨2,955) | ₨2,635 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (₨364) | ₨127 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (₨155) | ₨56 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (₨208,066) | ₨56,028 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (₨144,415) | ₨37,189 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (₨31,609) | ₨9,197 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (₨142,388) | ₨50,256 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (₨96,869) | ₨30,769 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (₨35,635) | ₨8,410 | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (₨4,462) | ₨2,495 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (₨42,319) | ₨40,044 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (₨19,376) | ₨11,962 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (₨1,259) | ₨600 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (₨791) | ₨797 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (₨9,329) | ₨2,116 | + 341% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (₨7,570) | ₨3,603 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (₨16,337) | ₨6,737 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (₨19,323) | ₨5,639 | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,478 (₨2,242,888) | ₨1,997,080 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (₨82) | ₨112 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (₨4,361) | ₨1,909 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 (₨852) | ₨311 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (₨1,676) | ₨401 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (₨7,133) | ₨1,486 | + 380% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (₨910) | ₨514 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (₨935) | ₨303 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (₨719) | ₨309 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (₨490) | ₨189 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (₨690) | ₨133 | + 419% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (₨989) | ₨394 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 252% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (₨5,787) | ₨1,486 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨3,022) | ₨1,191 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (₨9,635) | ₨3,713 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (₨12,741) | ₨3,615 | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (₨2,178) | ₨885 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (₨881) | ₨325 | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (₨1,483) | ₨393 | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (₨78,142) | ₨55,804 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (₨79) | ₨4.62 | + 1605% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (₨12,658) | ₨4,249 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (₨409) | ₨216 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,255 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan
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