Cost of living in China compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 23% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (Dinar 2.822) | Dinar 2.834 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (Dinar 2.010) | Dinar 3.201 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (Dinar 0.981) | Dinar 1.448 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Dinar 0.820) | Dinar 0.635 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (Dinar 0.848) | Dinar 1.129 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Dinar 0.519) | Dinar 0.426 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68元 (Dinar 3.918) | Dinar 3.214 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dinar 0.734) | Dinar 0.910 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Dinar 0.353) | Dinar 0.400 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.83元 (Dinar 0.335) | Dinar 2.060 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (Dinar 5.120) | Dinar 5.311 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Dinar 0.498) | Dinar 1.000 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (Dinar 0.634) | Dinar 0.316 | + 101% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in China is 33% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,659元 (Dinar 440) | Dinar 392 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,772元 (Dinar 274) | Dinar 332 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 429元 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 203 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,437元 (Dinar 370) | Dinar 383 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,380元 (Dinar 194) | Dinar 224 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 270元 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 70 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (Dinar 4.603) | Dinar 9 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,043元 (Dinar 117) | Dinar 119 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 672元 (Dinar 39) | Dinar 22 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48元 (Dinar 2.744) | Dinar 1.902 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43元 (Dinar 2.488) | Dinar 4.457 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in China is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427元 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236元 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 541元 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 26 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 545元 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 33 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in China is 18% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 156,177元 (Dinar 8,973) | Dinar 7,833 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Dinar 0.375) | Dinar 0.234 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183元 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 15% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (Dinar 1.742) | Dinar 2.154 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (Dinar 2.038) | Dinar 7 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 388元 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 33元 (Dinar 1.904) | Dinar 3.000 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 47元 (Dinar 2.679) | Dinar 2.285 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 39元 (Dinar 2.263) | Dinar 1.672 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (Dinar 0.503) | Dinar 1.351 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (Dinar 0.737) | Dinar 1.522 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78元 (Dinar 4.482) | Dinar 1.763 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 24% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 185元 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 13 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 92元 (Dinar 5.298) | Dinar 6 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 945元 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 26 | + 111% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 426元 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 13 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 71元 (Dinar 4.087) | Dinar 6.000 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (Dinar 1.905) | Dinar 1.432 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35元 (Dinar 2.001) | Dinar 3.000 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,346元 (Dinar 192) | Dinar 191 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (Dinar 0.035) | Dinar 0.193 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 377元 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 26 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (Dinar 1.207) | Dinar 1.840 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.05745
BHD
/
CNY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,942 prices entered by 254 different people.
Cost of living in China is 18% cheaper than in Bahrain
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