Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahrain and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 11.7% higher than in Bahrain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 10.3% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 6.7% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 25.6% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 15.6% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 17.3% lower than in Bahrain | |
Restaurants | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
BD2.70 (€6.17) |
BD6.56 (€15.00) |
+143.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
BD17.50 (€40.01) |
BD21.87 (€50.00) |
+25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
BD3.00 (€6.86) |
BD4.37 (€10.00) |
+45.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
BD2.50 (€5.72) |
BD1.31 (€3.00) |
-47.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD3.50 (€8.00) |
BD1.53 (€3.50) |
-56.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
BD1.81 (€4.14) |
BD0.93 (€2.12) |
-48.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD0.35 (€0.81) |
BD0.99 (€2.26) |
+179.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
BD0.12 (€0.28) |
BD0.71 (€1.62) |
+469.6 % |
Markets | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
BD0.60 (€1.37) |
BD0.46 (€1.05) |
-23.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
BD0.43 (€0.99) |
BD0.53 (€1.21) |
+22.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
BD0.44 (€1.01) |
BD0.29 (€0.65) |
-35.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
BD0.97 (€2.21) |
BD1.30 (€2.96) |
+33.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
BD1.59 (€3.64) |
BD2.51 (€5.74) |
+57.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
BD1.12 (€2.57) |
BD1.47 (€3.37) |
+31.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
BD1.70 (€3.88) |
BD2.85 (€6.52) |
+68.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
BD0.47 (€1.07) |
BD0.44 (€1.01) |
-5.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
BD0.39 (€0.90) |
BD0.36 (€0.81) |
-9.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
BD0.39 (€0.89) |
BD0.37 (€0.84) |
-5.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
BD0.27 (€0.61) |
BD0.44 (€1.02) |
+66.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
BD0.21 (€0.47) |
BD0.32 (€0.73) |
+53.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
BD0.20 (€0.46) |
BD0.35 (€0.79) |
+72.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
BD0.61 (€1.39) |
BD0.52 (€1.19) |
-14.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
BD0.25 (€0.58) |
BD0.30 (€0.68) |
+17.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
BD8.00 (€18.29) |
BD2.19 (€5.00) |
-72.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
BD1.29 (€2.94) |
BD0.49 (€1.13) |
-61.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD1.19 (€2.72) |
BD0.81 (€1.84) |
-32.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
BD2.20 (€5.03) |
BD2.55 (€5.82) |
+15.8 % |
Transportation | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
BD0.30 (€0.69) |
BD0.66 (€1.50) |
+118.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
BD14.00 (€32.01) |
BD13.12 (€30.00) |
-6.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
BD2.00 (€4.57) |
BD1.75 (€3.99) |
-12.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
BD2.09 (€4.78) |
BD0.92 (€2.09) |
-56.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
BD6.00 (€13.72) |
BD10.06 (€23.00) |
+67.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
BD0.20 (€0.46) |
BD0.66 (€1.52) |
+227.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
BD13,996.00 (€32,001.73) |
BD13,776.57 (€31,500.00) |
-1.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
BD7,829.46 (€17,901.98) |
BD11,438.51 (€26,154.06) |
+46.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
BD48.66 (€111.26) |
BD58.03 (€132.68) |
+19.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
BD9.84 (€22.50) |
BD7.04 (€16.09) |
-28.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
BD15.51 (€35.47) |
BD12.56 (€28.71) |
-19.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
BD28.61 (€65.42) |
BD17.77 (€40.62) |
-37.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
BD13.62 (€31.13) |
BD6.00 (€13.71) |
-56.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
BD4.00 (€9.15) |
BD3.72 (€8.50) |
-7.1 % |
Childcare | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
BD198.61 (€454.11) |
BD205.65 (€470.22) |
+3.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
BD3,650.13 (€8,346.00) |
BD4,055.29 (€9,272.38) |
+11.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
BD20.13 (€46.03) |
BD33.42 (€76.41) |
+66.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
BD19.42 (€44.40) |
BD14.23 (€32.54) |
-26.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
BD32.31 (€73.87) |
BD34.84 (€79.66) |
+7.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
BD32.50 (€74.31) |
BD41.03 (€93.81) |
+26.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
BD343.83 (€786.16) |
BD395.25 (€903.73) |
+15.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
BD235.25 (€537.90) |
BD311.82 (€712.98) |
+32.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
BD665.62 (€1,521.92) |
BD624.15 (€1,427.10) |
-6.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
BD445.48 (€1,018.59) |
BD472.80 (€1,081.06) |
+6.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
BD90.29 (€206.45) |
BD152.40 (€348.47) |
+68.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
BD65.87 (€150.61) |
BD95.12 (€217.49) |
+44.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
BD841.47 (€1,924.01) |
BD768.23 (€1,756.56) |
-8.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.53 | 3.33 | -49.0 % |
| Last update: | 13 June 2026 | 14 June 2026 | |
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