Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 8% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dinar 5.499) | Dinar 2.834 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.587) | Dinar 3.201 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (Dinar 1.676) | Dinar 1.448 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Dinar 0.440) | Dinar 0.635 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.74 (Dinar 1.238) | Dinar 1.129 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (Dinar 1.126) | Dinar 0.426 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.69 (Dinar 2.567) | Dinar 3.214 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (Dinar 1.081) | Dinar 0.910 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (Dinar 0.685) | Dinar 0.400 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Dinar 0.449) | Dinar 2.060 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.157) | Dinar 5.311 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (Dinar 0.800) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (Dinar 0.596) | Dinar 0.316 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 13% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,442 (Dinar 650) | Dinar 392 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,182 (Dinar 533) | Dinar 332 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 203 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €929 (Dinar 419) | Dinar 383 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €693 (Dinar 313) | Dinar 224 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 70 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (Dinar 173) | Dinar 119 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 22 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (Dinar 2.142) | Dinar 1.902 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.457 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 29% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 15 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 26 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 33 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 140% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,108 (Dinar 10,424) | Dinar 7,833 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (Dinar 0.601) | Dinar 0.234 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 9 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 20% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 3.098) | Dinar 2.154 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dinar 4.164) | Dinar 7 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.15 (Dinar 1.422) | Dinar 3.000 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.34 (Dinar 1.056) | Dinar 2.285 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.51 (Dinar 1.133) | Dinar 1.672 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (Dinar 0.588) | Dinar 1.351 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (Dinar 0.728) | Dinar 1.522 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 1.763 | + 453% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 26 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 13 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 4.239) | Dinar 6.000 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (Dinar 1.561) | Dinar 1.432 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.70 (Dinar 1.670) | Dinar 3.000 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (Dinar 224) | Dinar 191 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dinar 0.054) | Dinar 0.193 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 26 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 3.078) | Dinar 1.840 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,149 prices entered by 504 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain
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