Cost of living in Bahrain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 ($24) | $17 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 ($7) | $9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 ($5.44) | $5.11 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.792 ($2.10) | $0.99 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 ($7) | $3.34 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.995 ($2.64) | $4.43 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 ($5.68) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.295 ($3.44) | $3.93 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 ($1.06) | $1.92 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 ($8) | $3.30 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 ($21) | $16 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 ($2.12) | $2.26 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 ($0.53) | $2.47 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 ($964) | $2,517 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 ($880) | $1,960 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 40 ($106) | $204 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 ($1,015) | $1,774 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 ($595) | $1,342 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 ($186) | $139 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 ($80) | $56 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 ($316) | $300 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 ($59) | $135 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 ($5.04) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 ($40) | $51 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 ($47) | $46 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 55 ($146) | $92 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 ($87) | $120 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 ($27,852) | $25,474 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 ($0.80) | $1.06 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 ($26) | $77 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 ($5.71) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($19) | $19 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 ($39) | $125 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 ($6) | $4.17 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 ($4.44) | $5.50 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 ($3.58) | $4.18 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 ($4.04) | $2.05 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 ($4.63) | $25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 ($34) | $49 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 ($16) | $27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 ($68) | $196 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 ($34) | $84 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 ($16) | $13 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 ($7) | $5.19 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 ($8) | $6 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 ($506) | $492 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 ($0.51) | $0.17 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 15 ($39) | $53 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 ($3.93) | $9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 23% cheaper than in United States
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