Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (₨1,978) | ₨972 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (₨1,921) | ₨1,004 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (₨884) | ₨365 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (₨455) | ₨170 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (₨817) | ₨285 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (₨296) | ₨255 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (₨932) | ₨1,139 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (₨575) | ₨290 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (₨213) | ₨117 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (₨537) | ₨549 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (₨4,693) | ₨2,784 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (₨823) | ₨289 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (₨348) | ₨191 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 240% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (₨448,985) | ₨115,670 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (₨292,979) | ₨70,950 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (₨63,088) | ₨25,995 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (₨276,912) | ₨59,502 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (₨213,569) | ₨50,821 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (₨56,715) | ₨20,152 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (₨12,511) | ₨2,097 | + 497% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (₨71,839) | ₨71,636 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (₨19,805) | ₨23,262 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (₨2,269) | ₨1,718 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (₨1,824) | ₨1,977 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (₨12,589) | ₨3,426 | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (₨16,879) | ₨6,254 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (₨25,710) | ₨13,199 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (₨24,606) | ₨8,569 | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (₨6,903,772) | ₨4,456,060 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (₨145) | ₨270 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (₨10,535) | ₨4,626 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (₨1,512) | ₨1,015 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (₨5,319) | ₨1,391 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (₨3,781) | ₨3,667 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (₨1,512) | ₨521 | + 190% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (₨1,517) | ₨922 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (₨1,891) | ₨736 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (₨756) | ₨249 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (₨756) | ₨242 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (₨1,824) | ₨860 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (₨17,068) | ₨3,545 | + 382% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (₨5,723) | ₨2,089 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (₨15,293) | ₨2,959 | + 417% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (₨16,092) | ₨7,109 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (₨7,562) | ₨880 | + 760% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (₨1,373) | ₨669 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (₨2,293) | ₨745 | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨30) | ₨3.79 | + 697% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (₨22,430) | ₨3,764 | + 496% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (₨1,577) | ₨415 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,958 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan
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