Cost of living in Germany compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (Dinar 5.559) | Dinar 2.834 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.681) | Dinar 3.201 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (Dinar 1.657) | Dinar 1.448 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (Dinar 0.444) | Dinar 0.635 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (Dinar 1.357) | Dinar 1.129 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (Dinar 1.201) | Dinar 0.426 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 (Dinar 2.365) | Dinar 3.214 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (Dinar 1.095) | Dinar 0.910 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (Dinar 0.692) | Dinar 0.400 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (Dinar 0.407) | Dinar 2.060 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 3.087) | Dinar 5.311 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (Dinar 0.796) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (Dinar 0.577) | Dinar 0.316 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 15% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,454 (Dinar 660) | Dinar 392 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,216 (Dinar 552) | Dinar 332 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (Dinar 74) | Dinar 203 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (Dinar 423) | Dinar 383 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €692 (Dinar 314) | Dinar 224 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 70 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 9 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (Dinar 168) | Dinar 119 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 22 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dinar 2.857) | Dinar 1.902 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.457 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 26% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 15 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 18 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 26 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 33 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 125% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,750 (Dinar 10,324) | Dinar 8,375 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (Dinar 0.593) | Dinar 0.234 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 9 | + 240% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 24% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dinar 3.084) | Dinar 2.154 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dinar 3.873) | Dinar 7 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 15 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (Dinar 1.436) | Dinar 3.000 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (Dinar 0.991) | Dinar 2.285 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (Dinar 1.040) | Dinar 1.672 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (Dinar 0.602) | Dinar 1.351 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (Dinar 0.746) | Dinar 1.522 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.230 | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 9% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 26 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 13 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 4.125) | Dinar 6.000 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (Dinar 1.538) | Dinar 1.432 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 (Dinar 1.642) | Dinar 3.000 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 (Dinar 225) | Dinar 191 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dinar 0.055) | Dinar 0.193 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 23 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dinar 3.153) | Dinar 2.156 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,677 prices entered by 451 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 27% more expensive than in Bahrain
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