Cost of Living Comparison Between Qatar and Bahrain 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bahrain is 0.4% lower than in Qatar (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bahrain is 15.2% lower than in Qatar | |
| Rent Prices in Bahrain are 40.4% lower than in Qatar | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bahrain are 1.8% lower than in Qatar | |
| Groceries Prices in Bahrain are 8.4% higher than in Qatar | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bahrain is 32.0% lower than in Qatar | |
Restaurants | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 QR (2.58 BHD) |
25.22 QR (2.60 BHD) |
+0.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
190.00 QR (19.59 BHD) |
193.99 QR (20.00 BHD) |
+2.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
25.00 QR (2.58 BHD) |
27.16 QR (2.80 BHD) |
+8.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 QR (4.64 BHD) |
29.17 QR (3.01 BHD) |
-35.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
40.00 QR (4.12 BHD) |
38.80 QR (4.00 BHD) |
-3.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
17.87 QR (1.84 BHD) |
18.21 QR (1.88 BHD) |
+1.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.18 QR (0.33 BHD) |
3.22 QR (0.33 BHD) |
+1.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.27 QR (0.13 BHD) |
1.34 QR (0.14 BHD) |
+5.6 % |
Markets | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
29.26 QR (3.02 BHD) |
23.05 QR (2.38 BHD) |
-21.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.13 QR (0.53 BHD) |
4.74 QR (0.49 BHD) |
-7.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.74 QR (0.39 BHD) |
4.27 QR (0.44 BHD) |
+14.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
9.86 QR (1.02 BHD) |
9.66 QR (1.00 BHD) |
-2.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.66 QR (1.82 BHD) |
15.84 QR (1.63 BHD) |
-10.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
14.02 QR (1.45 BHD) |
12.20 QR (1.26 BHD) |
-12.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
17.31 QR (1.79 BHD) |
18.70 QR (1.93 BHD) |
+8.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
3.35 QR (0.35 BHD) |
4.10 QR (0.42 BHD) |
+22.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.61 QR (0.27 BHD) |
3.53 QR (0.36 BHD) |
+35.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.62 QR (0.27 BHD) |
3.45 QR (0.36 BHD) |
+31.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.23 QR (0.23 BHD) |
2.26 QR (0.23 BHD) |
+1.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.64 QR (0.17 BHD) |
1.56 QR (0.16 BHD) |
-5.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.82 QR (0.19 BHD) |
1.74 QR (0.18 BHD) |
-4.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.01 QR (0.52 BHD) |
6.27 QR (0.65 BHD) |
+25.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.83 QR (0.19 BHD) |
2.49 QR (0.26 BHD) |
+36.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
35.00 QR (3.61 BHD) |
87.30 QR (9.00 BHD) |
+149.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.93 QR (0.71 BHD) |
11.34 QR (1.17 BHD) |
+63.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
14.86 QR (1.53 BHD) |
12.49 QR (1.29 BHD) |
-15.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.00 QR (2.37 BHD) |
23.28 QR (2.40 BHD) |
+1.2 % |
Transportation | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 QR (0.21 BHD) |
3.15 QR (0.32 BHD) |
+57.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
120.00 QR (12.37 BHD) |
116.39 QR (12.00 BHD) |
-3.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
8.00 QR (0.82 BHD) |
19.40 QR (2.00 BHD) |
+142.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 QR (1.33 BHD) |
23.41 QR (2.41 BHD) |
+81.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
50.00 QR (5.15 BHD) |
121.24 QR (12.50 BHD) |
+142.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.84 QR (0.81 BHD) |
6.88 QR (0.71 BHD) |
-12.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
84,412.00 QR (8,702.76 BHD) |
135,792.26 QR (14,000.00 BHD) |
+60.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
74,140.00 QR (7,643.73 BHD) |
75,730.30 QR (7,807.69 BHD) |
+2.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
347.59 QR (35.84 BHD) |
480.37 QR (49.53 BHD) |
+38.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
157.81 QR (16.27 BHD) |
98.97 QR (10.20 BHD) |
-37.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
315.39 QR (32.52 BHD) |
154.61 QR (15.94 BHD) |
-51.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
414.67 QR (42.75 BHD) |
283.33 QR (29.21 BHD) |
-31.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
122.50 QR (12.63 BHD) |
201.75 QR (20.80 BHD) |
+64.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 QR (4.64 BHD) |
38.80 QR (4.00 BHD) |
-13.8 % |
Childcare | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,888.49 QR (297.80 BHD) |
1,682.67 QR (173.48 BHD) |
-41.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
41,925.43 QR (4,322.46 BHD) |
31,903.72 QR (3,289.23 BHD) |
-23.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
221.60 QR (22.85 BHD) |
177.36 QR (18.29 BHD) |
-20.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
196.82 QR (20.29 BHD) |
203.69 QR (21.00 BHD) |
+3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
358.78 QR (36.99 BHD) |
320.83 QR (33.08 BHD) |
-10.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
311.38 QR (32.10 BHD) |
318.59 QR (32.85 BHD) |
+2.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,784.52 QR (596.38 BHD) |
3,184.03 QR (328.27 BHD) |
-45.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,773.29 QR (389.02 BHD) |
2,209.27 QR (227.77 BHD) |
-41.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
9,974.36 QR (1,028.34 BHD) |
6,438.49 QR (663.80 BHD) |
-35.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
7,291.67 QR (751.76 BHD) |
4,165.17 QR (429.42 BHD) |
-42.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,702.97 QR (175.57 BHD) |
836.74 QR (86.27 BHD) |
-50.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,338.45 QR (137.99 BHD) |
587.48 QR (60.57 BHD) |
-56.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Qatar Edit |
Bahrain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,531.49 QR (1,395.08 BHD) |
7,793.79 QR (803.53 BHD) |
-42.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.20 | 7.59 | +46.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 189 | 70 |
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