Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 30% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dinar 5.543) | Dinar 9 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dinar 3.232) | Dinar 2.500 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (Dinar 1.786) | Dinar 2.050 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Dinar 0.421) | Dinar 0.792 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (Dinar 1.200) | Dinar 2.580 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (Dinar 1.004) | Dinar 0.995 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (Dinar 2.040) | Dinar 2.140 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 (Dinar 0.941) | Dinar 1.295 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (Dinar 0.663) | Dinar 0.400 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (Dinar 0.344) | Dinar 3.026 | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 2.577) | Dinar 8 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (Dinar 0.684) | Dinar 0.800 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 (Dinar 0.626) | Dinar 0.200 | + 213% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Germany is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,679 (Dinar 621) | Dinar 363 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 (Dinar 510) | Dinar 332 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 40 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,106 (Dinar 409) | Dinar 383 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €885 (Dinar 327) | Dinar 224 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 70 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 30 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 119 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (Dinar 50) | Dinar 22 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dinar 3.096) | Dinar 1.902 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.457 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 15 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 55 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 33 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 85% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,228 (Dinar 9,702) | Dinar 10,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (Dinar 0.702) | Dinar 0.300 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 10 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 33% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Dinar 3.777) | Dinar 2.154 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dinar 2.778) | Dinar 7 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 15 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.38 (Dinar 1.249) | Dinar 3.000 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (Dinar 1.028) | Dinar 2.285 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (Dinar 1.099) | Dinar 1.672 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (Dinar 0.648) | Dinar 1.351 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (Dinar 0.603) | Dinar 1.522 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 1.745 | + 347% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 21% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 13 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6.000 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 26 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 13 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dinar 4.235) | Dinar 6.000 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (Dinar 1.243) | Dinar 2.500 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 (Dinar 1.558) | Dinar 3.000 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (Dinar 191) | Dinar 191 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dinar 0.037) | Dinar 0.193 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 2.584) | Dinar 1.353 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,840 prices entered by 348 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is about the same as in Bahrain
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