Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahrain and Switzerland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Switzerland is 126.4% higher than in Bahrain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Switzerland is 129.2% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Rent Prices in Switzerland are 137.2% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Switzerland are 130.2% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Groceries Prices in Switzerland are 149.2% higher than in Bahrain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Switzerland is 46.3% higher than in Bahrain | |
Restaurants | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.85 BHD (6.21 Fr.) |
11.46 BHD (25.00 Fr.) |
+302.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
20.00 BHD (43.61 Fr.) |
50.44 BHD (110.00 Fr.) |
+152.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.00 BHD (6.54 Fr.) |
6.88 BHD (15.00 Fr.) |
+129.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3.00 BHD (6.54 Fr.) |
3.21 BHD (7.00 Fr.) |
+7.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.00 BHD (8.72 Fr.) |
2.75 BHD (6.00 Fr.) |
-31.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.89 BHD (4.12 Fr.) |
2.27 BHD (4.94 Fr.) |
+19.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.33 BHD (0.73 Fr.) |
2.03 BHD (4.42 Fr.) |
+505.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.14 BHD (0.30 Fr.) |
1.82 BHD (3.97 Fr.) |
+1,240.2 % |
Markets | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
2.38 BHD (5.19 Fr.) |
3.10 BHD (6.75 Fr.) |
+30.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.48 BHD (1.05 Fr.) |
1.28 BHD (2.79 Fr.) |
+166.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.44 BHD (0.96 Fr.) |
0.72 BHD (1.58 Fr.) |
+64.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
0.98 BHD (2.14 Fr.) |
2.76 BHD (6.02 Fr.) |
+181.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1.63 BHD (3.56 Fr.) |
4.76 BHD (10.38 Fr.) |
+191.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.28 BHD (2.79 Fr.) |
5.63 BHD (12.27 Fr.) |
+339.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
1.93 BHD (4.20 Fr.) |
8.24 BHD (17.96 Fr.) |
+327.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.42 BHD (0.92 Fr.) |
0.62 BHD (1.35 Fr.) |
+46.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.36 BHD (0.79 Fr.) |
0.41 BHD (0.90 Fr.) |
+13.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.36 BHD (0.77 Fr.) |
0.51 BHD (1.12 Fr.) |
+44.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.23 BHD (0.51 Fr.) |
1.07 BHD (2.32 Fr.) |
+357.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.16 BHD (0.35 Fr.) |
0.43 BHD (0.94 Fr.) |
+169.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.18 BHD (0.39 Fr.) |
0.40 BHD (0.88 Fr.) |
+124.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.63 BHD (1.37 Fr.) |
0.96 BHD (2.10 Fr.) |
+53.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.25 BHD (0.56 Fr.) |
0.51 BHD (1.12 Fr.) |
+101.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
9.00 BHD (19.63 Fr.) |
5.50 BHD (12.00 Fr.) |
-38.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.17 BHD (2.55 Fr.) |
0.96 BHD (2.10 Fr.) |
-17.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 BHD (2.81 Fr.) |
1.15 BHD (2.50 Fr.) |
-11.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.40 BHD (5.23 Fr.) |
4.13 BHD (9.00 Fr.) |
+72.0 % |
Transportation | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.32 BHD (0.71 Fr.) |
1.61 BHD (3.50 Fr.) |
+393.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
12.00 BHD (26.17 Fr.) |
36.69 BHD (80.00 Fr.) |
+205.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
2.00 BHD (4.36 Fr.) |
2.98 BHD (6.50 Fr.) |
+49.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.41 BHD (5.26 Fr.) |
2.84 BHD (6.20 Fr.) |
+17.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
12.50 BHD (27.26 Fr.) |
32.10 BHD (70.00 Fr.) |
+156.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
0.71 BHD (1.55 Fr.) |
3.14 BHD (6.85 Fr.) |
+342.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
13,000.00 BHD (28,348.38 Fr.) |
15,041.42 BHD (32,800.00 Fr.) |
+15.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
7,807.69 BHD (17,025.80 Fr.) |
15,508.41 BHD (33,818.32 Fr.) |
+98.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
49.53 BHD (108.00 Fr.) |
98.51 BHD (214.80 Fr.) |
+98.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
10.20 BHD (22.23 Fr.) |
19.47 BHD (42.46 Fr.) |
+91.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
15.70 BHD (34.24 Fr.) |
22.27 BHD (48.57 Fr.) |
+41.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
29.74 BHD (64.85 Fr.) |
32.73 BHD (71.36 Fr.) |
+10.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
20.80 BHD (45.36 Fr.) |
17.44 BHD (38.04 Fr.) |
-16.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
4.00 BHD (8.72 Fr.) |
9.17 BHD (20.00 Fr.) |
+129.3 % |
Childcare | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
173.48 BHD (378.30 Fr.) |
1,122.54 BHD (2,447.85 Fr.) |
+547.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
3,289.23 BHD (7,172.64 Fr.) |
12,716.33 BHD (27,729.79 Fr.) |
+286.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.87 BHD (38.96 Fr.) |
48.98 BHD (106.80 Fr.) |
+174.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
21.00 BHD (45.79 Fr.) |
24.04 BHD (52.43 Fr.) |
+14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
33.08 BHD (72.13 Fr.) |
55.61 BHD (121.26 Fr.) |
+68.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
32.85 BHD (71.63 Fr.) |
69.84 BHD (152.30 Fr.) |
+112.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
328.27 BHD (715.84 Fr.) |
762.41 BHD (1,662.54 Fr.) |
+132.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
230.05 BHD (501.65 Fr.) |
630.09 BHD (1,374.00 Fr.) |
+173.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
653.65 BHD (1,425.39 Fr.) |
1,368.30 BHD (2,983.77 Fr.) |
+109.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
426.48 BHD (930.00 Fr.) |
1,125.58 BHD (2,454.49 Fr.) |
+163.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
89.03 BHD (194.15 Fr.) |
598.07 BHD (1,304.19 Fr.) |
+571.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
60.58 BHD (132.11 Fr.) |
474.80 BHD (1,035.37 Fr.) |
+683.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bahrain Edit |
Switzerland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
815.76 BHD (1,778.88 Fr.) |
2,736.01 BHD (5,966.27 Fr.) |
+235.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.97 | 2.44 | -69.4 % |
| Last update: | 25 May 2025 | 1 June 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 76 | 890 |
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