Cost of living in Spain compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.834 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dinar 3.526) | Dinar 3.201 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (Dinar 1.511) | Dinar 1.448 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (Dinar 0.364) | Dinar 0.635 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.29 (Dinar 1.034) | Dinar 1.129 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.59 (Dinar 0.716) | Dinar 0.426 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dinar 2.803) | Dinar 3.214 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (Dinar 0.746) | Dinar 0.910 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (Dinar 0.501) | Dinar 0.400 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.87 (Dinar 0.392) | Dinar 2.060 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dinar 2.980) | Dinar 5.311 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.62 (Dinar 0.730) | Dinar 1.000 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (Dinar 0.382) | Dinar 0.316 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,192 (Dinar 539) | Dinar 392 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €755 (Dinar 341) | Dinar 332 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 203 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €724 (Dinar 327) | Dinar 383 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €522 (Dinar 236) | Dinar 224 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 70 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 9 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €346 (Dinar 156) | Dinar 119 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dinar 42) | Dinar 22 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dinar 3.162) | Dinar 1.902 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dinar 4.561) | Dinar 4.457 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 9% 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) | €30 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 26 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 33 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 69% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,993 (Dinar 10,388) | Dinar 8,375 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (Dinar 0.550) | Dinar 0.234 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 9 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 25% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.66 (Dinar 2.557) | Dinar 2.154 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Dinar 2.924) | Dinar 7 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 15 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (Dinar 1.898) | Dinar 3.000 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (Dinar 1.075) | Dinar 2.285 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.87 (Dinar 1.298) | Dinar 1.672 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (Dinar 0.622) | Dinar 1.351 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (Dinar 0.879) | Dinar 1.522 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.230 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 13 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 26 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 13 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dinar 4.049) | Dinar 6.000 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.57 (Dinar 1.163) | Dinar 1.432 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.86 (Dinar 1.746) | Dinar 3.000 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €479 (Dinar 216) | Dinar 191 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Dinar 0.101) | Dinar 0.193 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 23 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (Dinar 2.212) | Dinar 2.156 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,843 prices entered by 1,379 different people.
Cost of living in Spain is 5% more expensive than in Bahrain
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