- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (₨1,450) | ₨528 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (₨951) | ₨604 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (₨444) | ₨214 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (₨280) | ₨108 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (₨472) | ₨121 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (₨222) | ₨82 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (₨832) | ₨437 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (₨369) | ₨153 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (₨169) | ₨40 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (₨384) | ₨314 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (₨2,654) | ₨2,141 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (₨240) | ₨117 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (₨132) | ₨55 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 576 (₨205,147) | ₨57,018 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (₨129,241) | ₨35,866 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (₨20,169) | ₨7,949 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (₨126,232) | ₨44,615 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (₨76,395) | ₨25,314 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (₨9,405) | ₨6,795 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (₨3,959) | ₨2,652 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (₨51,279) | ₨39,920 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (₨16,220) | ₨11,091 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (₨1,343) | ₨499 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (₨949) | ₨947 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (₨6,299) | ₨2,542 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (₨7,331) | ₨4,026 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (₨11,833) | ₨6,025 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (₨11,216) | ₨5,302 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (₨2,221,416) | ₨1,796,100 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (₨64) | ₨89 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (₨5,663) | ₨2,526 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (₨667) | ₨227 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (₨2,317) | ₨639 | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (₨4,328) | ₨2,133 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (₨792) | ₨444 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (₨711) | ₨268 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (₨759) | ₨340 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (₨416) | ₨142 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (₨417) | ₨109 | + 284% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (₨841) | ₨627 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (₨3,807) | ₨1,501 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨2,618) | ₨1,126 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (₨8,284) | ₨3,688 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (₨8,190) | ₨3,095 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (₨1,903) | ₨526 | + 262% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (₨722) | ₨391 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (₨1,040) | ₨548 | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (₨68,075) | ₨54,726 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (₨24) | ₨29 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (₨12,724) | ₨3,850 | + 230% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (₨701) | ₨182 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
356.413
PKR
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BHD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,296 prices entered by 602 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan
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