Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
BMD 55
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
BMD 138
McMeal at McDonald's
BMD 16
Domestic Beer (0.5L)
BMD 8
Imported Beer (0.33L bottle)
BMD 10
Cappuccino (regular)
BMD 6
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
BMD 3
Water (0.33L bottle)
BMD 3
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
BMD 5
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
BMD 8
Rice (1kg)
BMD 6
Eggs (12 pieces)
BMD 8
Cheese (1kg)
BMD 19
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
BMD 23
Beef (1kg)
BMD 18
Apples (1kg)
BMD 13
Bananas (1kg)
BMD 7
Oranges (1kg)
BMD 10
Tomatoes (1kg)
BMD 7
Potatoes (1kg)
BMD 8
Onion (1kg)
BMD 4
Lettuce (1 head)
BMD 6
Water (1.5L)
BMD 4
Bottle of Wine (mid-range)
BMD 25
Local Beer (0.5L)
BMD 5
Imported Beer (0.33L)
BMD 5
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
BMD 18
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
BMD 5
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
BMD 69
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
BMD 6
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
BMD 4
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
BMD 70
Gasoline (1 liter)
BMD 2
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
BMD 33K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
BMD 42K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
BMD 188
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
BMD 33
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
BMD 14
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
BMD 254
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
BMD 148
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
BMD 153
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
BMD 1K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
BMD 25K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
BMD 90
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
BMD 60
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
BMD 143
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
BMD 125