Cost of living in Bahrain compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is about the same as in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (49元) | 46元 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (48元) | 40元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (22元) | 16元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (11元) | 18元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (20元) | 19元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (7元) | 11元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (23元) | 63元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (5.31元) | 6元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (13元) | 7元 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (117元) | 118元 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (21元) | 8元 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (9元) | 16元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (11,201元) | 15,059元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (7,309元) | 9,006元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (1,574元) | 421元 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (6,908元) | 7,547元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (5,328元) | 4,347元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (1,415元) | 262元 | + 440% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (312元) | 115元 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (1,792元) | 1,143元 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (494元) | 589元 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (57元) | 39元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (46元) | 51元 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (314元) | 529元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (421元) | 248元 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (641元) | 626元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (614元) | 828元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (172,224元) | 161,247元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (3.61元) | 9元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (263元) | 204元 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (38元) | 39元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (133元) | 27元 | + 394% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (94元) | 391元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (38元) | 53元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (38元) | 33元 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (47元) | 34元 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (19元) | 13元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (46元) | 74元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Bahrain | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (426元) | 265元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (143元) | 110元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (381元) | 1,294元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (401元) | 348元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (189元) | 79元 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (34元) | 29元 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (57元) | 18元 | + 219% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (0.75元) | 0.20元 | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (560元) | 410元 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (39元) | 24元 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
18.865
CNY
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,544 prices entered by 160 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 11% more expensive than in China
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