Cost of living in Bahrain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 ($2.39) | $4.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 ($1.46) | $0.88 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 ($2.71) | $2.98 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 ($1.13) | $4.03 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 ($10) | $6 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 ($2.41) | $3.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 ($0.93) | $1.77 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 ($5.46) | $3.16 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 11 ($29) | $14 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 ($2.35) | $1.94 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 ($1.00) | $2.04 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 ($1,346) | $2,261 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 ($934) | $1,626 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 ($204) | $176 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 ($921) | $1,630 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 ($626) | $1,157 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 ($230) | $109 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 ($29) | $47 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 ($274) | $296 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 ($125) | $118 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 ($8) | $11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 ($5.12) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 ($60) | $49 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 ($49) | $45 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 ($106) | $86 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 ($125) | $112 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 7,552 ($19,997) | $22,927 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 ($0.53) | $0.75 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 ($28) | $81 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 ($5.51) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 ($11) | $20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 ($46) | $111 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 ($5.88) | $7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 ($6) | $3.56 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 ($4.65) | $5.11 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 ($3.17) | $3.57 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 ($4.46) | $1.83 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 ($6) | $22 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($20) | $25 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 ($62) | $222 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 ($82) | $74 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 ($5.70) | $4.84 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 ($10) | $5.82 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 ($505) | $397 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 ($0.51) | $0.19 | + 170% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 ($82) | $53 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 ($2.65) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in United States
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