Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (Rp 349,150) | Rp 61,205 | + 470% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (Rp 96,986) | Rp 48,353 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (Rp 79,529) | Rp 29,046 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.792 (Rp 30,722) | Rp 21,836 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (Rp 100,090) | Rp 22,834 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.995 (Rp 38,600) | Rp 14,630 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (Rp 83,020) | Rp 66,405 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.295 (Rp 50,239) | Rp 43,134 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (Rp 15,518) | Rp 18,263 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (Rp 117,379) | Rp 34,771 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (Rp 313,452) | Rp 406,659 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (Rp 31,036) | Rp 17,291 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (Rp 7,759) | Rp 16,247 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (Rp 14,097,236) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (Rp 12,867,841) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 40 (Rp 1,551,777) | Rp 801,210 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (Rp 14,845,270) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (Rp 8,709,233) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (Rp 2,715,610) | Rp 505,106 | + 438% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (Rp 1,163,833) | Rp 237,062 | + 391% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (Rp 4,622,861) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (Rp 863,195) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (Rp 73,781) | Rp 57,323 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (Rp 172,894) | Rp 95,242 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Rp 581,916) | Rp 648,513 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Rp 686,731) | Rp 480,172 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 55 (Rp 2,133,694) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,269,532) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 (Rp 407,341,512) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (Rp 11,638) | Rp 9,337 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (Rp 375,013) | Rp 419,026 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 167% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (Rp 83,551) | Rp 19,709 | + 324% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Rp 272,855) | Rp 89,583 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (Rp 572,354) | Rp 204,790 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (Rp 116,383) | Rp 108,192 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Rp 88,626) | Rp 22,334 | + 297% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (Rp 64,883) | Rp 30,094 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (Rp 52,409) | Rp 22,886 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (Rp 59,054) | Rp 11,284 | + 423% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (Rp 67,704) | Rp 119,565 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (Rp 501,003) | Rp 261,585 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (Rp 232,767) | Rp 99,216 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (Rp 997,486) | Rp 251,127 | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (Rp 497,593) | Rp 573,242 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (Rp 232,767) | Rp 159,890 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (Rp 96,986) | Rp 39,869 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (Rp 116,383) | Rp 65,361 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Rp 7,404,188) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Rp 7,469) | Rp 2,093 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 19 (Rp 740,213) | Rp 509,555 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 (Rp 57,518) | Rp 32,683 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 504 prices entered by 76 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia
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