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Cost of living in Bahrain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.583 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 ($3.30) | $4.50 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.729 ($1.93) | $0.88 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 ($3.45) | $3.21 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 ($1.65) | $3.92 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 ($6) | $6 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 ($2.82) | $3.35 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 ($1.26) | $1.60 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 ($2.86) | $3.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 ($17) | $15 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.730 ($1.94) | $1.92 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 ($0.86) | $2.16 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 ($1,558) | $2,046 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 395 ($1,049) | $1,553 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 ($166) | $177 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 372 ($986) | $1,534 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 220 ($583) | $1,101 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 ($69) | $119 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 ($30) | $48 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 ($392) | $323 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 ($123) | $119 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 ($11) | $11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.408 ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 ($46) | $47 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 ($61) | $44 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 ($90) | $86 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 ($88) | $114 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,921 ($15,704) | $22,309 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 ($0.49) | $0.78 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 18 ($47) | $85 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 ($4.96) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($17) | $18 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 ($35) | $111 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 ($5.89) | $7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 ($6) | $3.45 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 ($6) | $5.12 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 ($3.09) | $3.48 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 ($2.82) | $1.85 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 ($6) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 ($19) | $25 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 ($62) | $171 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 ($61) | $78 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 ($14) | $12 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 ($5.37) | $4.91 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 ($8) | $5.91 | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 ($506) | $421 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.230 ($0.61) | $0.29 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 ($102) | $52 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 ($5.45) | $8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 23% cheaper than in United States
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