Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 11% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dinar 5.553) | Dinar 2.834 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.682) | Dinar 3.201 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (Dinar 1.707) | Dinar 1.448 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Dinar 0.445) | Dinar 0.635 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (Dinar 1.327) | Dinar 1.129 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (Dinar 1.248) | Dinar 0.426 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.38 (Dinar 2.465) | Dinar 3.214 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (Dinar 1.109) | Dinar 0.910 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (Dinar 0.701) | Dinar 0.400 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (Dinar 0.457) | Dinar 2.060 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.232) | Dinar 5.311 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.78 (Dinar 0.814) | Dinar 1.000 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (Dinar 0.603) | Dinar 0.316 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,424 (Dinar 652) | Dinar 392 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,166 (Dinar 534) | Dinar 332 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 203 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (Dinar 427) | Dinar 383 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €687 (Dinar 314) | Dinar 224 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 70 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (Dinar 173) | Dinar 119 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 22 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.46 (Dinar 2.500) | Dinar 1.902 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.457 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 15 | + 135% | |
| 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) | €92 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 26 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 33 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 133% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,464 (Dinar 10,744) | Dinar 8,375 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Dinar 0.597) | Dinar 0.234 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 9 | + 253% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 19% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 3.276) | Dinar 2.154 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dinar 4.515) | Dinar 7 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.90 (Dinar 1.326) | Dinar 3.000 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.26 (Dinar 1.035) | Dinar 2.285 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (Dinar 1.122) | Dinar 1.672 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (Dinar 0.600) | Dinar 1.351 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (Dinar 0.764) | Dinar 1.522 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.230 | + 324% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (Dinar 57) | Dinar 26 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 13 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 4.132) | Dinar 6.000 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.51 (Dinar 1.607) | Dinar 1.432 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.52 (Dinar 1.612) | Dinar 3.000 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €495 (Dinar 226) | Dinar 191 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dinar 0.053) | Dinar 0.193 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 26 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 3.118) | Dinar 2.290 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.45790
BHD
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,000 prices entered by 492 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain
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