Cost of living in Bahrain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 ($8) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 ($3.84) | $4.27 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 ($1.69) | $0.88 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 ($2.99) | $2.89 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 ($1.13) | $4.18 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 ($9) | $6 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 ($2.41) | $3.45 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 ($1.06) | $1.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 ($5.46) | $3.12 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 ($2.65) | $1.99 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 ($0.84) | $2.19 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 ($964) | $2,197 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 ($880) | $1,575 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 ($539) | $179 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 ($1,015) | $1,541 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 ($595) | $1,144 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 ($186) | $115 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 ($23) | $52 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 ($316) | $271 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 ($59) | $126 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 ($5.04) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 ($12) | $22 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 ($47) | $43 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 ($69) | $86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 ($87) | $107 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 ($22,214) | $23,579 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 ($0.62) | $0.66 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 ($26) | $73 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 ($5.71) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 ($19) | $16 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 ($39) | $111 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 ($6) | $3.46 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 ($4.44) | $4.85 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 ($3.58) | $3.66 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 ($4.04) | $1.82 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 ($5.91) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 ($34) | $47 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 ($68) | $199 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 ($34) | $78 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 ($16) | $12 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 ($3.80) | $4.94 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 ($8) | $5.65 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 ($506) | $425 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 ($0.51) | $0.25 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 ($62) | $49 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.156 ($5.72) | $8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.652
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 27% cheaper than in United States
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