Cost of living in France compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 63% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.616 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dinar 4.226) | Dinar 2.540 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Dinar 2.477) | Dinar 1.169 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (Dinar 0.528) | Dinar 0.601 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (Dinar 1.788) | Dinar 1.080 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (Dinar 1.419) | Dinar 0.392 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dinar 3.431) | Dinar 1.233 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (Dinar 1.105) | Dinar 0.760 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (Dinar 0.720) | Dinar 0.282 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (Dinar 0.732) | Dinar 0.710 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Dinar 3.614) | Dinar 6 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (Dinar 0.906) | Dinar 1.089 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (Dinar 0.504) | Dinar 0.460 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in France is 5% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,698 (Dinar 685) | Dinar 594 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,404 (Dinar 567) | Dinar 387 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 83 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (Dinar 399) | Dinar 366 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (Dinar 329) | Dinar 282 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 75 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 17 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (Dinar 134) | Dinar 95 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 26 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dinar 2.519) | Dinar 3.000 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dinar 5.877) | Dinar 2.413 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in France is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 17 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 22 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 34 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 33 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in France is 68% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,817 (Dinar 10,825) | Dinar 9,130 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 0.191 | + 296% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 14 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 13% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (Dinar 2.360) | Dinar 2.000 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (Dinar 2.259) | Dinar 7 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 5.000 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (Dinar 1.708) | Dinar 2.000 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (Dinar 1.911) | Dinar 2.006 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (Dinar 1.342) | Dinar 2.500 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (Dinar 1.085) | Dinar 1.000 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (Dinar 0.668) | Dinar 1.000 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.413 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in France is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| France | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 23 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 20 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 21 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dinar 3.855) | Dinar 10 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (Dinar 1.592) | Dinar 1.816 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dinar 2.652) | Dinar 3.032 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (Dinar 146) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Dinar 0.113) | Dinar 0.040 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Dinar 3.880) | Dinar 2.086 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 25% more expensive than in Bahrain
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