Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.594 (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.718 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (AU$4.72) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (AU$2.43) | AU$2.04 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (AU$4.36) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (AU$1.59) | AU$7 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (AU$4.98) | AU$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (AU$3.12) | AU$5.24 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (AU$1.23) | AU$3.75 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.773 (AU$3.12) | AU$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (AU$25) | AU$22 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (AU$3.58) | AU$3.78 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (AU$1.76) | AU$3.08 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 563 (AU$2,272) | AU$3,696 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 391 (AU$1,576) | AU$2,631 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (AU$337) | AU$238 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (AU$1,472) | AU$2,459 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (AU$1,145) | AU$1,911 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (AU$303) | AU$170 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (AU$59) | AU$78 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (AU$383) | AU$684 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (AU$106) | AU$291 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (AU$10) | AU$41 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (AU$68) | AU$135 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (AU$80) | AU$90 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (AU$141) | AU$189 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (AU$134) | AU$224 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (AU$36,838) | AU$37,517 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (AU$0.77) | AU$1.99 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (AU$56) | AU$165 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (AU$24) | AU$24 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (AU$71) | AU$89 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (AU$8) | AU$5.55 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (AU$4.04) | AU$4.39 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (AU$7) | AU$4.95 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (AU$11) | AU$35 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bahrain | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (AU$91) | AU$66 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (AU$31) | AU$45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (AU$82) | AU$374 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (AU$86) | AU$133 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (AU$40) | AU$21 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.123 (AU$9) | AU$5.46 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$942 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.65 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 46 (AU$186) | AU$78 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 5.405 (AU$22) | AU$42 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,794 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.035
AUD
/
BHD
Cost of living in Bahrain is 36% cheaper than in Australia
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