Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 9% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dinar 5.464) | Dinar 2.834 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.662) | Dinar 3.201 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.62 (Dinar 1.647) | Dinar 1.448 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Dinar 0.436) | Dinar 0.635 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (Dinar 1.340) | Dinar 1.129 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (Dinar 1.197) | Dinar 0.426 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.60 (Dinar 2.552) | Dinar 3.214 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (Dinar 1.128) | Dinar 0.910 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (Dinar 0.689) | Dinar 0.400 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Dinar 0.446) | Dinar 2.060 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.141) | Dinar 5.311 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (Dinar 0.814) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (Dinar 0.530) | Dinar 0.316 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,431 (Dinar 652) | Dinar 392 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (Dinar 554) | Dinar 332 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 203 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €973 (Dinar 443) | Dinar 383 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (Dinar 316) | Dinar 224 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 70 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (Dinar 164) | Dinar 119 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 22 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.62 (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 1.902 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.457 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 15 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 18 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 26 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 33 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 128% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 128% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,534 (Dinar 10,717) | Dinar 8,375 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (Dinar 0.589) | Dinar 0.234 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 9 | + 245% | |
| 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 3.256) | Dinar 2.154 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dinar 4.491) | Dinar 7 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 15 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (Dinar 1.441) | Dinar 3.000 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 (Dinar 0.970) | Dinar 2.285 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.32 (Dinar 1.056) | Dinar 1.672 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (Dinar 0.591) | Dinar 1.351 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (Dinar 0.738) | Dinar 1.522 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.230 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 26 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 13 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 4.015) | Dinar 6.000 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (Dinar 1.624) | Dinar 1.432 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.51 (Dinar 1.597) | Dinar 3.000 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (Dinar 225) | Dinar 191 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dinar 0.055) | Dinar 0.193 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 26 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 3.115) | Dinar 2.290 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain
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