Cost of living in Tokyo (Japan) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Tokyo (Japan) is 43% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Tokyo | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,056 (Dinar 2.562) | Dinar 13 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥826 (Dinar 2.004) | Dinar 3.432 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥537 (Dinar 1.303) | Dinar 1.187 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥223 (Dinar 0.541) | Dinar 0.692 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥325 (Dinar 0.790) | Dinar 1.298 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (Dinar 1.517) | Dinar 0.769 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,115 (Dinar 2.706) | Dinar 1.974 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥646 (Dinar 1.568) | Dinar 0.980 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥399 (Dinar 0.969) | Dinar 0.388 | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥323 (Dinar 0.784) | Dinar 1.484 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,212 (Dinar 2.942) | Dinar 7 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥206 (Dinar 0.499) | Dinar 1.053 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥170 (Dinar 0.413) | Dinar 0.259 | + 60% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Tokyo (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥456,894 (Dinar 1,109) | Dinar 483 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥224,369 (Dinar 545) | Dinar 319 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,525 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 102 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,941 (Dinar 456) | Dinar 341 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥105,361 (Dinar 256) | Dinar 234 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥15,623 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 94 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,676 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥55,307 (Dinar 134) | Dinar 104 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,673 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 35 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥984 (Dinar 2.389) | Dinar 3.577 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,546 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.133 | + 97% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Tokyo (Japan) is 10% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,547 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 14 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,248 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 17 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,827 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 38 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,390 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 34 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Tokyo (Japan) is 65% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,894,200 (Dinar 7,025) | Dinar 8,899 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥168 (Dinar 0.407) | Dinar 0.234 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,120 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 10 | + 117% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥4,314 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 42% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Tokyo (Japan) is 18% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Tokyo | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,320 (Dinar 3.204) | Dinar 1.773 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,320 (Dinar 3.205) | Dinar 6 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,514 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥622 (Dinar 1.509) | Dinar 2.526 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥647 (Dinar 1.570) | Dinar 1.873 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥506 (Dinar 1.228) | Dinar 2.355 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (Dinar 0.528) | Dinar 1.064 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥217 (Dinar 0.526) | Dinar 1.279 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,189 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 2.339 | + 335% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Tokyo (Japan) is 32% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Tokyo | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,056 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,905 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 9 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,552 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 21 | + 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥7,894 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 33 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,840 (Dinar 4.466) | Dinar 5.986 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥519 (Dinar 1.259) | Dinar 2.524 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥619 (Dinar 1.502) | Dinar 2.897 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,220 (Dinar 124) | Dinar 280 | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Dinar 0.127) | Dinar 0.161 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,678 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 32 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥601 (Dinar 1.459) | Dinar 2.883 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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