- Cost of Living
- China
- Bahrain
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 22% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (Dinar 2.871) | Dinar 4.068 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (Dinar 1.803) | Dinar 2.668 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Dinar 0.816) | Dinar 1.245 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (Dinar 0.854) | Dinar 0.785 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (Dinar 0.853) | Dinar 1.323 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (Dinar 0.438) | Dinar 0.622 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (Dinar 3.389) | Dinar 2.333 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dinar 0.715) | Dinar 1.034 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Dinar 0.354) | Dinar 0.474 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.65元 (Dinar 0.305) | Dinar 1.078 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (Dinar 0.426) | Dinar 0.675 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Dinar 0.665) | Dinar 0.371 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in China is 22% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,730元 (Dinar 526) | Dinar 576 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,503元 (Dinar 244) | Dinar 363 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 430元 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 57 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,742元 (Dinar 311) | Dinar 354 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,505元 (Dinar 190) | Dinar 214 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309元 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 26 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (Dinar 4.757) | Dinar 11 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,265元 (Dinar 123) | Dinar 144 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 46 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (Dinar 2.187) | Dinar 3.767 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (Dinar 2.125) | Dinar 2.663 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in China is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 18 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 280元 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 21 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 619元 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 33 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672元 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in China is 12% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,666元 (Dinar 7,880) | Dinar 6,233 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Dinar 0.393) | Dinar 0.179 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154元 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 16 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (Dinar 1.399) | Dinar 1.870 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (Dinar 1.731) | Dinar 7 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 425元 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 12 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (Dinar 1.603) | Dinar 2.222 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (Dinar 2.001) | Dinar 1.994 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (Dinar 2.040) | Dinar 2.129 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (Dinar 0.529) | Dinar 1.166 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (Dinar 0.772) | Dinar 1.169 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (Dinar 3.211) | Dinar 2.359 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 28% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159元 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 11 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (Dinar 4.637) | Dinar 7 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723元 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 23 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 23 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (Dinar 3.233) | Dinar 5.338 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (Dinar 1.839) | Dinar 2.025 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (Dinar 1.841) | Dinar 2.918 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,309元 (Dinar 179) | Dinar 191 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98元 (Dinar 0.053) | Dinar 0.068 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 36 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (Dinar 1.092) | Dinar 1.967 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05410
BHD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,899 prices entered by 608 different people.
Cost of living in China is 20% cheaper than in Bahrain
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