Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (€6) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (€3.23) | €5.84 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (€1.42) | €1.26 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (€2.52) | €2.76 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (€0.95) | €3.57 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (€2.03) | €2.49 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (€0.89) | €1.09 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (€4.59) | €2.73 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (€2.23) | €2.93 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (€0.70) | €1.96 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 22% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (€874) | €1,776 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (€739) | €1,178 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (€453) | €62 | + 630% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (€853) | €1,218 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (€500) | €874 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (€156) | €77 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€19) | €14 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (€266) | €378 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (€50) | €85 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (€4.24) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (€10) | €36 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 9% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (€34) | €86 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (€39) | €27 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (€58) | €69 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (€73) | €112 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (€18,665) | €27,743 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (€0.52) | €1.55 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (€21) | €55 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (€4.80) | €30 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (€16) | €11 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (€33) | €85 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €4.32 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (€5.09) | €2.93 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (€3.73) | €4.32 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (€3.01) | €1.36 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (€3.39) | €2.13 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (€4.97) | €28 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 5% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (€29) | €38 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (€57) | €87 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (€29) | €67 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (€3.19) | €4.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (€7) | €6 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (€425) | €471 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (€0.43) | €0.07 | + 490% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (€58) | €40 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.156 (€4.80) | €8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 591 prices entered by 97 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 28% cheaper than in Finland
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