Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahrain
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.594 | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dinar 3.891) | Dinar 2.718 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (Dinar 2.191) | Dinar 1.169 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (Dinar 0.506) | Dinar 0.601 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.15 (Dinar 1.664) | Dinar 1.080 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (Dinar 1.232) | Dinar 0.394 | + 213% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.541) | Dinar 1.233 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (Dinar 1.062) | Dinar 0.774 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (Dinar 0.769) | Dinar 0.306 | + 152% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (Dinar 0.412) | Dinar 0.773 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 2.660) | Dinar 6 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (Dinar 0.864) | Dinar 0.888 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (Dinar 0.688) | Dinar 0.436 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Germany is 30% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,817 (Dinar 728) | Dinar 563 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,520 (Dinar 609) | Dinar 391 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €243 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 83 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,196 (Dinar 479) | Dinar 365 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €948 (Dinar 380) | Dinar 284 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €214 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 75 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 15 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €364 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 95 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 26 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dinar 3.819) | Dinar 3.000 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.413 | + 176% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 7% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 17 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 20 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 35 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 33 | + 48% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 70% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,798 (Dinar 10,742) | Dinar 9,130 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (Dinar 0.742) | Dinar 0.191 | + 288% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 14 | + 83% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dinar 3.393) | Dinar 2.000 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 3.021) | Dinar 6.000 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 18 | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.24 (Dinar 1.298) | Dinar 2.000 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (Dinar 1.075) | Dinar 1.892 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (Dinar 1.275) | Dinar 2.817 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (Dinar 0.713) | Dinar 1.000 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (Dinar 0.646) | Dinar 1.633 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.678 | + 231% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 12% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 8 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 20 | + 251% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 21 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dinar 3.986) | Dinar 10 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (Dinar 1.424) | Dinar 2.123 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (Dinar 1.629) | Dinar 3.032 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €617 (Dinar 247) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dinar 0.042) | Dinar 0.040 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dinar 3.099) | Dinar 2.238 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,975 prices entered by 441 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Bahrain
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