Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 38% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.594 (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.718 (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (€2.91) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (€1.50) | €1.48 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (€2.69) | €5.45 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.394 (€0.98) | €3.77 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (€3.07) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.774 (€1.93) | €2.22 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.306 (€0.76) | €2.38 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.773 (€1.93) | €1.35 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (€15) | €8 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.888 (€2.21) | €2.92 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.436 (€1.09) | €2.03 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 9% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 563 (€1,402) | €1,708 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 391 (€973) | €1,110 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (€208) | €268 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 365 (€909) | €968 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 284 (€707) | €695 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (€187) | €110 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 15 (€36) | €23 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (€237) | €411 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (€65) | €114 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (€42) | €104 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (€49) | €44 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 35 (€87) | €88 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (€83) | €121 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 30% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (€22,735) | €28,063 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (€0.48) | €1.72 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (€35) | €46 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 16% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (€4.98) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (€15) | €13 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 18 (€44) | €130 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (€4.98) | €5.00 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.892 (€4.71) | €2.99 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (€7) | €3.36 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (€2.49) | €2.17 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.633 (€4.07) | €2.09 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.678 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 30% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Bahrain | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (€56) | €39 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (€19) | €24 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (€50) | €64 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (€53) | €48 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (€25) | €10 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.123 (€5.29) | €4.75 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (€8) | €3.85 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (€0.10) | €0.04 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (€74) | €54 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.238 (€5.57) | €6 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 743 prices entered by 101 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 18% cheaper than in Austria
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