Cost of living in Bahrain compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.594 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 42 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.718 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (Dirham 5.86) | Dirham 6 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (Dirham 3.84) | Dirham 4.93 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (Dirham 2.98) | Dirham 3.66 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.773 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 64 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 4.47 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 563 (Dirham 5,487) | Dirham 9,899 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 391 (Dirham 3,805) | Dirham 7,073 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (Dirham 813) | Dirham 885 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (Dirham 3,555) | Dirham 5,950 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (Dirham 2,764) | Dirham 4,006 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (Dirham 731) | Dirham 650 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 330 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (Dirham 926) | Dirham 931 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 355 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 43 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 37 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| 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 17 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 194 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 185 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 342 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 340 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 9% more expensive 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 88,949) | Dirham 93,159 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (Dirham 1.86) | Dirham 3.10 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 98 | + 38% | |
| 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 272 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 12 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 42 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bahrain | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 169 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 92 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 320 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 292 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 81 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.123 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 40 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,948 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.71 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (Dirham 289) | Dirham 260 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.238 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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