- Cost of Living
- China
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 18% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (Dinar 2.896) | Dinar 3.874 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (Dinar 1.819) | Dinar 2.688 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dinar 0.838) | Dinar 1.207 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (Dinar 0.874) | Dinar 0.742 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Dinar 0.869) | Dinar 1.341 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (Dinar 0.428) | Dinar 0.652 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (Dinar 3.385) | Dinar 2.143 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (Dinar 0.766) | Dinar 1.047 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (Dinar 0.365) | Dinar 0.413 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 (Dinar 0.313) | Dinar 0.975 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (Dinar 0.436) | Dinar 0.608 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (Dinar 0.714) | Dinar 0.383 | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in China is 18% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,961 (Dinar 548) | Dinar 563 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,816 (Dinar 265) | Dinar 369 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 53 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,460 (Dinar 301) | Dinar 345 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,552 (Dinar 196) | Dinar 206 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 19 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (Dinar 4.607) | Dinar 11 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 (Dinar 133) | Dinar 148 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 46 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (Dinar 2.192) | Dinar 3.401 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (Dinar 2.132) | Dinar 2.500 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in China is 5% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 19 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 29 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in China is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,253 (Dinar 7,775) | Dinar 6,487 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dinar 0.390) | Dinar 0.179 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 16 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 16% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (Dinar 1.414) | Dinar 1.756 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (Dinar 2.195) | Dinar 7 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 13 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (Dinar 1.634) | Dinar 2.667 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (Dinar 2.087) | Dinar 1.625 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (Dinar 2.122) | Dinar 1.914 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (Dinar 0.509) | Dinar 1.100 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dinar 0.730) | Dinar 1.317 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (Dinar 3.285) | Dinar 2.417 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 21% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 10 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (Dinar 5.112) | Dinar 7 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 36 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 20 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (Dinar 3.378) | Dinar 5.791 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (Dinar 1.896) | Dinar 2.000 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (Dinar 1.781) | Dinar 3.001 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 (Dinar 183) | Dinar 191 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 (Dinar 0.036) | Dinar 0.055 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 36 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (Dinar 1.130) | Dinar 1.843 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05505
BHD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,969 prices entered by 640 different people.
Cost of living in China is 17% cheaper than in Bahrain
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