Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (Rp 103,873) | Rp 44,863 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (Rp 100,849) | Rp 54,330 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (Rp 46,403) | Rp 27,591 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (Rp 23,877) | Rp 19,917 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (Rp 42,883) | Rp 25,297 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (Rp 15,558) | Rp 18,627 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (Rp 48,963) | Rp 55,732 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (Rp 30,166) | Rp 43,429 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (Rp 11,178) | Rp 21,967 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (Rp 28,191) | Rp 34,412 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (Rp 246,436) | Rp 337,317 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (Rp 43,234) | Rp 22,207 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (Rp 18,265) | Rp 17,971 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (Rp 23,574,962) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (Rp 15,383,493) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (Rp 3,312,577) | Rp 528,780 | + 526% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (Rp 14,539,895) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (Rp 11,213,905) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (Rp 2,977,965) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (Rp 656,927) | Rp 410,662 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (Rp 3,772,089) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Rp 1,039,905) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Rp 119,119) | Rp 56,742 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (Rp 95,798) | Rp 77,300 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Rp 661,005) | Rp 624,572 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (Rp 886,294) | Rp 443,680 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Rp 1,349,971) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,292,004) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (Rp 362,497,773) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (Rp 7,593) | Rp 12,273 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (Rp 553,143) | Rp 150,291 | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 79,412) | Rp 36,367 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Rp 279,268) | Rp 60,467 | + 362% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (Rp 198,531) | Rp 351,050 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 79,412) | Rp 130,123 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (Rp 79,669) | Rp 21,655 | + 268% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (Rp 99,266) | Rp 34,558 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 39,706) | Rp 30,035 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 39,706) | Rp 15,580 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (Rp 95,798) | Rp 88,350 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (Rp 896,213) | Rp 216,012 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (Rp 300,483) | Rp 104,481 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (Rp 802,967) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (Rp 844,972) | Rp 383,761 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (Rp 397,062) | Rp 162,937 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (Rp 72,097) | Rp 36,298 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (Rp 120,390) | Rp 40,791 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (Rp 1,588) | Rp 2,029 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (Rp 1,177,761) | Rp 496,553 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (Rp 82,829) | Rp 35,528 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 815 prices entered by 118 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia
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