Cost of living in China compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 45% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40元 (Dinar 2.255) | Dinar 9 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Dinar 2.038) | Dinar 2.500 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (Dinar 0.954) | Dinar 2.050 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (Dinar 0.802) | Dinar 0.792 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (Dinar 0.935) | Dinar 2.580 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (Dinar 0.500) | Dinar 0.995 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (Dinar 2.607) | Dinar 2.140 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (Dinar 0.740) | Dinar 1.295 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (Dinar 0.351) | Dinar 0.400 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (Dinar 0.376) | Dinar 3.026 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 8 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10元 (Dinar 0.574) | Dinar 0.800 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (Dinar 0.735) | Dinar 0.200 | + 268% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in China is 6% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,739元 (Dinar 826) | Dinar 363 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,008元 (Dinar 449) | Dinar 332 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 550元 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 40 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,389元 (Dinar 414) | Dinar 383 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,500元 (Dinar 252) | Dinar 224 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 535元 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 70 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 116元 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 30 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,711元 (Dinar 96) | Dinar 119 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 577元 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 22 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (Dinar 2.802) | Dinar 1.902 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58元 (Dinar 3.246) | Dinar 4.457 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in China is 8% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 529元 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 15 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 289元 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 18 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 676元 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 55 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 819元 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 33 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in China is 5% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,238元 (Dinar 8,419) | Dinar 10,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Dinar 0.464) | Dinar 0.300 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 205元 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 10 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 24% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (Dinar 1.586) | Dinar 2.154 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (Dinar 1.511) | Dinar 7 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 442元 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 15 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 3.000 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19元 (Dinar 1.086) | Dinar 2.285 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (Dinar 2.438) | Dinar 1.672 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21元 (Dinar 1.181) | Dinar 1.351 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18元 (Dinar 0.988) | Dinar 1.522 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 91元 (Dinar 5.085) | Dinar 1.745 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 20% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 280元 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 13 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 123元 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6.000 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417元 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 26 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 333元 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 13 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90元 (Dinar 5.030) | Dinar 6.000 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (Dinar 1.763) | Dinar 2.500 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (Dinar 1.207) | Dinar 3.000 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,620元 (Dinar 203) | Dinar 191 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Dinar 0.014) | Dinar 0.193 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 416元 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47元 (Dinar 2.658) | Dinar 1.545 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,131 prices entered by 133 different people.
Cost of living in China is 17% cheaper than in Bahrain
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