Cost of living in Bahrain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 104% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (155元) | 42元 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.146 (60元) | 39元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.664 (32元) | 14元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.771 (15元) | 14元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.553 (30元) | 16元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.618 (31元) | 10元 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.185 (42元) | 50元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.936 (18元) | 16元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.540 (10元) | 6元 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.646 (32元) | 6元 | + 394% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (134元) | 89元 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.158 (22元) | 8元 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.459 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 556 (10,689元) | 12,713元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 281 (5,405元) | 5,917元 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 174 (3,339元) | 450元 | + 643% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 356 (6,833元) | 6,564元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (3,947元) | 3,518元 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 142 (2,722元) | 296元 | + 819% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (190元) | 100元 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 113 (2,165元) | 1,460元 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (701元) | 553元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (58元) | 43元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 17 (327元) | 55元 | + 491% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (284元) | 418元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (384元) | 296元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 38 (735元) | 553元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (566元) | 705元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (175,382元) | 148,726元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.244 (4.69元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (175元) | 228元 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (38元) | 42元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (115元) | 59元 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 7 (134元) | 114元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (38元) | 67元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 0.875 (17元) | 57元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (54元) | 25元 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (19元) | 6元 | + 212% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (19元) | 13元 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (38元) | 85元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (360元) | 178元 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 10 (189元) | 105元 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (192元) | 1,179元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (600元) | 320元 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (58元) | 81元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.374 (46元) | 28元 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.747 (53元) | 19元 | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.033 (0.63元) | 0.34元 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (522元) | 412元 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.281 (44元) | 25元 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 931 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
19.210
CNY
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 34% more expensive than in China
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