Cost of living in China compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (Dinar 2.451) | Dinar 2.616 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (Dinar 2.103) | Dinar 2.540 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (Dinar 0.839) | Dinar 1.169 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (Dinar 0.955) | Dinar 0.601 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19元 (Dinar 0.992) | Dinar 1.080 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Dinar 0.574) | Dinar 0.392 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (Dinar 3.302) | Dinar 1.233 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Dinar 0.818) | Dinar 0.760 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Dinar 0.336) | Dinar 0.282 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (Dinar 0.387) | Dinar 0.710 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (Dinar 0.445) | Dinar 1.089 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (Dinar 0.870) | Dinar 0.460 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in China is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,059元 (Dinar 795) | Dinar 594 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,006元 (Dinar 476) | Dinar 387 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421元 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 83 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,547元 (Dinar 399) | Dinar 366 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,347元 (Dinar 230) | Dinar 282 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 262元 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 75 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115元 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 17 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,143元 (Dinar 60) | Dinar 95 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 589元 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 26 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (Dinar 2.036) | Dinar 3.000 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51元 (Dinar 2.685) | Dinar 2.413 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in China is 16% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 529元 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 17 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 248元 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 22 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 626元 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 34 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 828元 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 33 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in China is 4% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,247元 (Dinar 8,516) | Dinar 9,130 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Dinar 0.453) | Dinar 0.191 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204元 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 13% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39元 (Dinar 2.059) | Dinar 2.000 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (Dinar 1.418) | Dinar 7 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 391元 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 5.000 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53元 (Dinar 2.783) | Dinar 2.000 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (Dinar 1.753) | Dinar 2.006 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34元 (Dinar 1.818) | Dinar 2.500 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (Dinar 0.696) | Dinar 1.000 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Dinar 0.778) | Dinar 1.000 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74元 (Dinar 3.923) | Dinar 2.413 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 28% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 265元 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 23 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110元 (Dinar 5.825) | Dinar 8 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,294元 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 20 | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 21 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 79元 (Dinar 4.171) | Dinar 10 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (Dinar 1.552) | Dinar 1.816 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18元 (Dinar 0.947) | Dinar 3.032 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,321元 (Dinar 175) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (Dinar 0.011) | Dinar 0.040 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24元 (Dinar 1.277) | Dinar 2.086 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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BHD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 159 different people.
Cost of living in China is 10% cheaper than in Bahrain
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