BahrainBahrain

Saudi Arabia

Compared with Bahrain, using real observed prices.

Baseline: BahrainBahrain = 1×

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia vs BahrainBahrain
Overall verdict

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is about 1.00× BahrainBahrain.

Average across 3 categories, 6 items with data

The shape of prices (vs BahrainBahrain = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Bahrain. A bar running right means Saudi Arabia is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than BahrainBahrain Bahrain = 1× Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.08
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.06
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.86

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.08
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia BHD 0.02 USD 0.052
    BahrainBahrain BHD 0.02 USD 0.048
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.06
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia BHD 1.91 SAR 19
    BahrainBahrain BHD 1.80 BHD 1.8
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.95
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia BHD 0.23 USD 0.62
    BahrainBahrain BHD 0.25 USD 0.655
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.79
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia BHD 0.18 USD 0.477
    BahrainBahrain BHD 0.23 USD 0.607
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Saudi Arabia

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+36%
in SAR
14 → 19
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+36%
in BHD

It rose 36% in local currency, but 36% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Saudi Arabia's inflation.