Cost of living comparison
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Bahrain vs. Argentina Cost of Living Summary
Bahrain is 36.4% more expensive than Argentina overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 34.5% less in Bahrain
- Groceries
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pay 3.9% less in Bahrain
- Transportation
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pay 34.2% more in Bahrain
- Housing
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pay 94.6% more in Bahrain
- Childcare
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pay 73.4% more in Bahrain
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.2 times more in Bahrain
- Clothing
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pay 29.6% less in Bahrain
The cost of entertainment and sports, housing, childcare, and transportation in Bahrain are more expensive than in Argentina. Expenses including restaurants, clothing, and groceries are lower in Bahrain. Notably, entertainment and sports and housing are significantly more expensive in Bahrain.
Bahrain vs. Argentina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Bahrain instead of Argentina, you would:
pay 34.5% less for restaurants
|
Argentina
|
Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.34
ARS16,398.33
|
$7.21
BHD2.720
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.04
ARS13,080.64
|
$7.93
BHD2.990
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.76
ARS2,539.50
|
$1.19
BHD0.450
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.42
ARS2,060.90
|
$0.61
BHD0.230
|
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pay 3.9% less for groceries
|
Argentina
|
Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.96
ARS2,828.30
|
$1.21
BHD0.450
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.26
ARS7,602.90
|
$4.09
BHD1.540
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.01
ARS7,239.43
|
$5.90
BHD2.220
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.36
ARS3,411.96
|
$2.36
BHD0.890
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.01
ARS4,356.84
|
$2.93
BHD1.110
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.03
ARS1,489.58
|
$1.20
BHD0.450
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.91
ARS1,311.43
|
$0.95
BHD0.360
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.64
ARS918.92
|
$0.96
BHD0.360
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
ARS1,759.09
|
$0.70
BHD0.260
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.53
ARS766.60
|
$0.40
BHD0.150
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.52
ARS747.37
|
$0.52
BHD0.190
|
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pay 34.2% more for transportation
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Argentina
|
Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.12
ARS5,959.44
|
$1.65
BHD0.620
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$23.10
ARS33,411.22
|
$33.42
BHD12.580
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,600.00
ARS39,919,901.70
|
$32,268.99
BHD12,149.730
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.28
ARS16,320.50
|
$26.52
BHD9.990
|
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pay 94.6% more for housing
|
Argentina
|
Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.35
ARS35,223.12
|
$38.12
BHD14.350
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$389.68
ARS563,615.91
|
$936.43
BHD352.580
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$297.74
ARS430,644.43
|
$677.45
BHD255.070
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$58.36
ARS84,407.07
|
$89.98
BHD33.880
|
|
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pay 73.4% more for childcare
|
Argentina
|
Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$268.88
ARS388,903.71
|
$350.81
BHD132.090
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,376.06
ARS4,883,046.49
|
$7,301.63
BHD2,749.170
|
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pay 2.2 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Argentina
|
Bahrain
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.55
ARS3,692.80
|
$7.56
BHD2.850
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.16
ARS4,571.51
|
$5.10
BHD1.920
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.29
ARS4,756.76
|
$5.40
BHD2.030
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.30
ARS46,717.74
|
$95.69
BHD36.030
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.74
ARS9,742.23
|
$12.47
BHD4.690
|
|
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pay 29.6% less for clothing
|
Argentina
|
Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$89.61
ARS129,604.40
|
$60.07
BHD22.620
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$79.61
ARS115,148.16
|
$48.73
BHD18.350
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$115.13
ARS166,513.96
|
$87.52
BHD32.950
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.12
ARS160,717.92
|
$85.80
BHD32.300
|
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