Cost of living in Bahrain compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.594 ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.718 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 ($3.09) | $5.75 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 ($1.59) | $1.08 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 ($2.86) | $4.95 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 ($1.04) | $4.65 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 ($3.26) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 ($2.05) | $4.51 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 ($0.81) | $2.36 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.773 ($2.05) | $3.26 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 ($16) | $16 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 ($2.35) | $2.92 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 ($1.15) | $2.83 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 563 ($1,490) | $2,965 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 391 ($1,034) | $2,266 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 ($221) | $224 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 ($966) | $1,996 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 ($751) | $1,511 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 ($198) | $150 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 ($38) | $64 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 ($251) | $294 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 ($69) | $141 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 ($6) | $32 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 ($45) | $56 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 ($52) | $48 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 ($92) | $95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 ($88) | $126 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 ($24,162) | $27,752 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 ($0.51) | $1.03 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 ($37) | $83 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 ($5.29) | $9 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 ($16) | $24 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 ($47) | $151 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 ($5.29) | $9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 ($5.01) | $4.89 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 ($2.65) | $4.89 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 ($4.32) | $2.20 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 ($7) | $29 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bahrain | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 ($60) | $56 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 ($20) | $29 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 ($54) | $230 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 ($56) | $91 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 ($26) | $14 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.123 ($5.62) | $5.40 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 ($8) | $7 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $558 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 ($0.11) | $0.20 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 ($79) | $61 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.238 ($5.92) | $10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 40% cheaper than in United States
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