- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (₨1,512) | ₨557 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (₨992) | ₨619 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (₨463) | ₨219 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (₨292) | ₨108 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (₨492) | ₨122 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (₨231) | ₨79 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (₨867) | ₨613 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (₨384) | ₨156 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (₨176) | ₨39 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (₨401) | ₨283 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (₨2,768) | ₨2,980 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (₨251) | ₨116 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (₨138) | ₨57 | + 142% | |
| 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 587 (₨218,337) | ₨56,589 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (₨134,793) | ₨35,418 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (₨21,036) | ₨8,319 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (₨131,656) | ₨46,212 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (₨79,677) | ₨29,470 | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (₨9,809) | ₨6,959 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (₨4,129) | ₨2,729 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (₨53,482) | ₨41,526 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (₨16,917) | ₨11,677 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (₨1,400) | ₨499 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (₨990) | ₨1,031 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (₨6,569) | ₨2,663 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (₨7,646) | ₨4,551 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (₨12,341) | ₨6,644 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (₨11,698) | ₨6,006 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,502 (₨2,416,997) | ₨2,115,150 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (₨67) | ₨92 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (₨5,906) | ₨2,561 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (₨695) | ₨241 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (₨2,416) | ₨748 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (₨4,956) | ₨2,396 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (₨826) | ₨445 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (₨741) | ₨320 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (₨791) | ₨365 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (₨434) | ₨158 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (₨435) | ₨112 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (₨877) | ₨589 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (₨3,970) | ₨1,589 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨2,731) | ₨1,181 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (₨8,640) | ₨3,978 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (₨8,542) | ₨3,176 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (₨1,984) | ₨1,228 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (₨753) | ₨389 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (₨1,085) | ₨548 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (₨70,947) | ₨57,145 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.352 (₨131) | ₨52 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (₨13,271) | ₨3,979 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.064 (₨767) | ₨281 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,890 prices entered by 592 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan
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