Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (Rp 134,930) | Rp 62,389 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (Rp 119,872) | Rp 50,984 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (Rp 33,011) | Rp 29,325 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (Rp 20,099) | Rp 18,889 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (Rp 37,448) | Rp 26,350 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (Rp 15,613) | Rp 15,739 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (Rp 134,878) | Rp 69,458 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (Rp 33,275) | Rp 39,153 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (Rp 12,872) | Rp 19,538 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (Rp 75,302) | Rp 30,210 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Rp 263,840) | Rp 433,415 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (Rp 32,476) | Rp 15,764 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (Rp 13,841) | Rp 14,528 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (Rp 18,574,872) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (Rp 12,892,516) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (Rp 2,821,824) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (Rp 12,711,514) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (Rp 8,647,864) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (Rp 3,181,283) | Rp 660,848 | + 381% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Rp 398,317) | Rp 281,571 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (Rp 3,777,967) | Rp 3,961,170 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (Rp 1,729,810) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (Rp 112,426) | Rp 52,955 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (Rp 70,632) | Rp 55,185 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (Rp 832,815) | Rp 658,752 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Rp 675,769) | Rp 531,171 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (Rp 1,458,436) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (Rp 1,724,997) | Rp 911,737 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,478 (Rp 200,231,033) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (Rp 7,310) | Rp 9,131 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (Rp 389,332) | Rp 360,956 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 (Rp 76,097) | Rp 32,065 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (Rp 149,656) | Rp 138,988 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (Rp 636,765) | Rp 257,547 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Rp 81,225) | Rp 41,237 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Rp 83,502) | Rp 24,297 | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (Rp 64,220) | Rp 30,182 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (Rp 43,788) | Rp 19,131 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (Rp 61,570) | Rp 14,080 | + 337% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (Rp 88,261) | Rp 66,998 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (Rp 516,669) | Rp 184,609 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 269,822) | Rp 105,675 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (Rp 860,133) | Rp 359,301 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,137,465) | Rp 433,102 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (Rp 194,461) | Rp 128,455 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (Rp 78,617) | Rp 46,128 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (Rp 132,374) | Rp 51,877 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Rp 6,976,049) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Rp 7,037) | Rp 1,406 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,130,016) | Rp 588,150 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 36,551) | Rp 22,910 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia
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