Cost of living comparison
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Bahrain vs. Ethiopia Cost of Living Summary
Bahrain is 84.3% more expensive than Ethiopia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 48.8% more in Bahrain
- Groceries
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pay 7.2% more in Bahrain
- Transportation
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pay 2.8 times more in Bahrain
- Housing
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pay 12.5% less in Bahrain
- Childcare
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pay 98.6% more in Bahrain
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.8 times more in Bahrain
- Clothing
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pay 8.6% less in Bahrain
The cost of entertainment and sports, transportation, childcare, restaurants, and groceries in Bahrain are more expensive than in Ethiopia. Expenses including housing and clothing are lower in Bahrain. Notably, entertainment and sports, transportation, and childcare are significantly more expensive in Bahrain.
Bahrain vs. Ethiopia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Bahrain instead of Ethiopia, you would:
pay 48.8% more for restaurants
|
Ethiopia
|
Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.26
ETB655.54
|
$7.21
BHD2.720
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.50
ETB1,000.24
|
$7.93
BHD2.990
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.61
ETB93.51
|
$1.19
BHD0.450
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.57
ETB87.20
|
$0.61
BHD0.230
|
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pay 7.2% more for groceries
|
Ethiopia
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Bahrain
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.26
ETB193.73
|
$1.21
BHD0.450
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.34
ETB667.36
|
$4.09
BHD1.540
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.42
ETB834.53
|
$5.90
BHD2.220
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.28
ETB351.02
|
$2.36
BHD0.890
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.76
ETB886.79
|
$2.93
BHD1.110
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.08
ETB473.48
|
$1.20
BHD0.450
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.43
ETB66.40
|
$0.95
BHD0.360
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.06
ETB162.78
|
$0.96
BHD0.360
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.40
ETB62.30
|
$0.70
BHD0.260
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.28
ETB42.45
|
$0.40
BHD0.150
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.91
ETB139.43
|
$0.52
BHD0.190
|
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pay 2.8 times more for transportation
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Ethiopia
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Bahrain
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.81
ETB740.52
|
$1.65
BHD0.620
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.00
ETB1,846.60
|
$33.42
BHD12.580
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$55,000.00
ETB8,463,587.61
|
$32,268.99
BHD12,149.730
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.62
ETB556.29
|
$26.52
BHD9.990
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pay 12.5% less for housing
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Ethiopia
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Bahrain
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$130.20
ETB20,035.62
|
$38.12
BHD14.350
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$815.99
ETB125,568.08
|
$936.43
BHD352.580
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$512.43
ETB78,854.26
|
$677.45
BHD255.070
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$121.97
ETB18,769.25
|
$89.98
BHD33.880
|
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pay 98.6% more for childcare
|
Ethiopia
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Bahrain
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$94.05
ETB14,472.47
|
$350.81
BHD132.090
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$30,187.50
ETB4,645,355.47
|
$7,301.63
BHD2,749.170
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pay 3.8 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Ethiopia
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Bahrain
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.90
ETB138.50
|
$7.56
BHD2.850
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.09
ETB167.35
|
$5.10
BHD1.920
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.10
ETB784.81
|
$5.40
BHD2.030
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$62.10
ETB9,556.74
|
$95.69
BHD36.030
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$3.75
ETB577.06
|
$12.47
BHD4.690
|
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pay 8.6% less for clothing
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Ethiopia
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Bahrain
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.03
ETB6,929.81
|
$60.07
BHD22.620
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$75.17
ETB11,566.90
|
$48.73
BHD18.350
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$94.08
ETB14,477.62
|
$87.52
BHD32.950
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$115.09
ETB17,709.97
|
$85.80
BHD32.300
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