Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 322% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 322% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (₨4,670) | ₨519 | + 799% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (₨1,297) | ₨742 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (₨1,064) | ₨215 | + 395% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.792 (₨411) | ₨119 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (₨1,339) | ₨168 | + 695% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.995 (₨516) | ₨102 | + 408% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (₨1,110) | ₨658 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.295 (₨672) | ₨194 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (₨208) | ₨51 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (₨1,570) | ₨220 | + 613% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (₨4,193) | ₨2,141 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (₨415) | ₨170 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (₨104) | ₨77 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 266% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (₨188,566) | ₨65,360 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (₨172,122) | ₨44,450 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 40 (₨20,757) | ₨14,918 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (₨198,572) | ₨47,849 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (₨116,496) | ₨35,800 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (₨36,324) | ₨10,123 | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (₨15,568) | ₨2,270 | + 586% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (₨61,836) | ₨53,975 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (₨11,546) | ₨18,356 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (₨987) | ₨851 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (₨2,313) | ₨797 | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (₨7,784) | ₨4,868 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (₨9,186) | ₨7,670 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 55 (₨28,541) | ₨17,357 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (₨16,981) | ₨8,106 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 (₨5,448,647) | ₨5,697,890 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (₨156) | ₨146 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (₨5,016) | ₨4,073 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (₨1,118) | ₨237 | + 372% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (₨3,650) | ₨572 | + 538% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (₨7,656) | ₨1,768 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (₨1,557) | ₨1,267 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (₨1,185) | ₨575 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (₨868) | ₨371 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (₨701) | ₨352 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (₨790) | ₨116 | + 579% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (₨906) | ₨681 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bahrain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (₨6,701) | ₨2,016 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (₨3,114) | ₨1,908 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (₨13,342) | ₨2,708 | + 393% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (₨6,656) | ₨4,907 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (₨3,114) | ₨1,025 | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (₨1,297) | ₨469 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (₨1,557) | ₨513 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (₨99,039) | ₨107,118 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (₨100) | ₨4.02 | + 2387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 15 (₨7,572) | ₨4,729 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 (₨769) | ₨237 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan
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