Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahrain
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Germany is 4% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dinar 5.843) | Dinar 7 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Dinar 4.193) | Dinar 3.469 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (Dinar 2.463) | Dinar 0.979 | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (Dinar 0.502) | Dinar 0.799 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (Dinar 1.757) | Dinar 1.356 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (Dinar 1.234) | Dinar 0.394 | + 213% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.561) | Dinar 1.233 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (Dinar 1.064) | Dinar 0.774 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (Dinar 0.770) | Dinar 0.306 | + 152% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (Dinar 0.447) | Dinar 1.513 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 2.686) | Dinar 9 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (Dinar 0.789) | Dinar 0.888 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (Dinar 0.774) | Dinar 0.436 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (Dinar 822) | Dinar 819 | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (Dinar 646) | Dinar 339 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (Dinar 93) | Dinar 184 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (Dinar 509) | Dinar 365 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (Dinar 371) | Dinar 284 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 75 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 12 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (Dinar 151) | Dinar 159 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 26 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dinar 2.527) | Dinar 3.000 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.699 | + 167% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 24 | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 42 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 40 | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 65% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (Dinar 13,571) | Dinar 9,130 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Dinar 0.748) | Dinar 0.191 | + 291% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 14 | + 52% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dinar 3.573) | Dinar 2.000 | + 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6.000 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 18 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (Dinar 1.637) | Dinar 2.000 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (Dinar 1.227) | Dinar 1.892 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (Dinar 1.314) | Dinar 2.817 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (Dinar 0.814) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (Dinar 0.690) | Dinar 1.633 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.678 | + 225% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 29% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Germany | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 27 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 13 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 20 | + 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 44 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dinar 4.179) | Dinar 10 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (Dinar 1.531) | Dinar 3.130 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (Dinar 1.820) | Dinar 3.763 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (Dinar 237) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (Dinar 0.055) | Dinar 0.040 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 33 | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Dinar 3.387) | Dinar 5.055 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,591 prices entered by 412 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain
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