Cost of living in Bahrain compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Bahrain is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 7 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 52 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.469 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 34 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.979 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.799 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.356 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (Dirham 3.84) | Dirham 5.02 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 31 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (Dirham 2.98) | Dirham 3.98 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.513 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 11 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 9 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 80 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 4.99 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 819 (Dirham 7,977) | Dirham 9,431 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 339 (Dirham 3,299) | Dirham 5,945 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 184 (Dirham 1,790) | Dirham 797 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (Dirham 3,556) | Dirham 6,217 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (Dirham 2,765) | Dirham 4,162 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (Dirham 731) | Dirham 568 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 12 (Dirham 121) | Dirham 283 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 159 (Dirham 1,547) | Dirham 837 | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 338 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 47 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.699 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 35 | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Bahrain is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 24 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 238 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 208 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (Dirham 410) | Dirham 350 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 40 (Dirham 389) | Dirham 366 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Bahrain is 34% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (Dirham 88,967) | Dirham 117,172 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (Dirham 1.86) | Dirham 2.92 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 227 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Bahrain is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 13 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 30 | + 93% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 285 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 22 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 38 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Bahrain is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 27 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 194 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 13 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 92 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 396 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 44 (Dirham 433) | Dirham 378 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 76 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.130 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 22 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.763 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 36 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,944 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.78 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 33 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 274 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 5.055 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 18 | + 180% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,078 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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