Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahrain and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Spain is 6.9% higher than in Bahrain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Spain is 8.1% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 11.5% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 15.1% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 9.0% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 12.6% lower than in Bahrain | |
Restaurants | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.60 BHD (5.93 €) |
6.20 BHD (14.16 €) |
+138.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
20.00 BHD (45.64 €) |
21.91 BHD (50.00 €) |
+9.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
3.00 BHD (6.85 €) |
4.23 BHD (9.65 €) |
+41.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
3.00 BHD (6.85 €) |
1.31 BHD (3.00 €) |
-56.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.00 BHD (9.13 €) |
1.53 BHD (3.50 €) |
-61.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.84 BHD (4.20 €) |
0.90 BHD (2.05 €) |
-51.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.32 BHD (0.72 €) |
0.96 BHD (2.20 €) |
+204.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.12 BHD (0.28 €) |
0.71 BHD (1.61 €) |
+474.8 % |
Markets | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.62 BHD (1.42 €) |
0.46 BHD (1.04 €) |
-26.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.46 BHD (1.05 €) |
0.53 BHD (1.21 €) |
+15.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.46 BHD (1.05 €) |
0.28 BHD (0.64 €) |
-39.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
0.99 BHD (2.25 €) |
1.18 BHD (2.70 €) |
+19.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1.54 BHD (3.52 €) |
2.46 BHD (5.60 €) |
+59.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.19 BHD (2.72 €) |
1.46 BHD (3.33 €) |
+22.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
1.83 BHD (4.17 €) |
2.73 BHD (6.23 €) |
+49.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.45 BHD (1.02 €) |
0.43 BHD (0.97 €) |
-5.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.38 BHD (0.86 €) |
0.36 BHD (0.81 €) |
-5.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.38 BHD (0.86 €) |
0.36 BHD (0.82 €) |
-4.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.27 BHD (0.61 €) |
0.45 BHD (1.02 €) |
+68.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.19 BHD (0.43 €) |
0.31 BHD (0.71 €) |
+63.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.21 BHD (0.48 €) |
0.34 BHD (0.78 €) |
+61.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.65 BHD (1.48 €) |
0.50 BHD (1.14 €) |
-23.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.24 BHD (0.56 €) |
0.29 BHD (0.67 €) |
+19.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
10.00 BHD (22.82 €) |
2.19 BHD (5.00 €) |
-78.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.11 BHD (2.54 €) |
0.49 BHD (1.12 €) |
-56.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.31 BHD (3.00 €) |
0.82 BHD (1.86 €) |
-37.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.25 BHD (5.13 €) |
2.44 BHD (5.57 €) |
+8.6 % |
Transportation | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.30 BHD (0.68 €) |
0.66 BHD (1.50 €) |
+119.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
12.00 BHD (27.38 €) |
13.15 BHD (30.00 €) |
+9.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
2.00 BHD (4.56 €) |
1.71 BHD (3.90 €) |
-14.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.09 BHD (4.77 €) |
0.92 BHD (2.09 €) |
-56.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
6.00 BHD (13.69 €) |
10.08 BHD (23.00 €) |
+68.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.18 BHD (0.41 €) |
0.67 BHD (1.54 €) |
+277.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
11,250.00 BHD (25,671.67 €) |
14,621.42 BHD (33,365.00 €) |
+30.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
7,899.23 BHD (18,025.46 €) |
11,872.75 BHD (27,092.74 €) |
+50.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
50.15 BHD (114.44 €) |
57.40 BHD (130.98 €) |
+14.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
9.99 BHD (22.81 €) |
7.25 BHD (16.55 €) |
-27.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
15.51 BHD (35.38 €) |
12.70 BHD (28.99 €) |
-18.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
28.68 BHD (65.46 €) |
17.76 BHD (40.54 €) |
-38.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
18.00 BHD (41.07 €) |
5.96 BHD (13.59 €) |
-66.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
4.00 BHD (9.13 €) |
3.51 BHD (8.00 €) |
-12.4 % |
Childcare | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
133.85 BHD (305.44 €) |
198.64 BHD (453.28 €) |
+48.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
3,196.92 BHD (7,295.14 €) |
3,849.47 BHD (8,784.20 €) |
+20.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
19.60 BHD (44.73 €) |
33.10 BHD (75.53 €) |
+68.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
20.36 BHD (46.47 €) |
14.06 BHD (32.09 €) |
-30.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
33.08 BHD (75.48 €) |
34.53 BHD (78.79 €) |
+4.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
33.23 BHD (75.83 €) |
40.38 BHD (92.15 €) |
+21.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
321.11 BHD (732.75 €) |
384.18 BHD (876.67 €) |
+19.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
223.04 BHD (508.97 €) |
308.45 BHD (703.86 €) |
+38.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
636.54 BHD (1,452.53 €) |
606.43 BHD (1,383.84 €) |
-4.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
404.07 BHD (922.07 €) |
467.64 BHD (1,067.13 €) |
+15.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
96.22 BHD (219.57 €) |
147.81 BHD (337.30 €) |
+53.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
70.18 BHD (160.15 €) |
94.97 BHD (216.71 €) |
+35.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bahrain Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
814.69 BHD (1,859.06 €) |
769.51 BHD (1,755.96 €) |
-5.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.32 | 3.48 | -58.2 % |
| Last update: | 15 November 2025 | 14 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 101 | 2035 |
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