- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (Rp 157,515) | Rp 66,106 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (Rp 103,322) | Rp 50,634 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (Rp 48,195) | Rp 30,568 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (Rp 30,383) | Rp 19,074 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (Rp 51,224) | Rp 24,685 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (Rp 24,092) | Rp 16,247 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (Rp 90,345) | Rp 66,045 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (Rp 40,050) | Rp 37,044 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (Rp 18,335) | Rp 18,542 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (Rp 41,749) | Rp 32,310 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Rp 288,288) | Rp 368,198 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (Rp 26,125) | Rp 19,117 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (Rp 14,378) | Rp 16,216 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 576 (Rp 22,286,307) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (Rp 14,040,187) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (Rp 2,191,089) | Rp 910,541 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (Rp 13,713,358) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (Rp 8,299,204) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (Rp 1,021,685) | Rp 619,505 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Rp 430,121) | Rp 287,299 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (Rp 5,570,735) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (Rp 1,762,067) | Rp 1,787,010 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (Rp 145,867) | Rp 58,356 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (Rp 103,123) | Rp 56,285 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (Rp 684,274) | Rp 615,926 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (Rp 796,413) | Rp 397,678 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,285,480) | Rp 985,125 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,218,430) | Rp 811,453 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (Rp 241,325,582) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (Rp 6,939) | Rp 8,898 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (Rp 615,207) | Rp 381,291 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (Rp 72,421) | Rp 24,249 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Rp 251,675) | Rp 88,999 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (Rp 470,164) | Rp 343,185 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Rp 86,043) | Rp 45,191 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (Rp 77,187) | Rp 23,113 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (Rp 82,432) | Rp 34,430 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (Rp 45,165) | Rp 14,080 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (Rp 45,273) | Rp 13,066 | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (Rp 91,335) | Rp 92,997 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (Rp 413,526) | Rp 216,823 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 284,436) | Rp 100,274 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Rp 899,898) | Rp 375,594 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (Rp 889,730) | Rp 505,534 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (Rp 206,683) | Rp 133,066 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (Rp 78,397) | Rp 46,363 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (Rp 112,969) | Rp 56,412 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (Rp 7,389,843) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (Rp 2,646) | Rp 1,617 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (Rp 1,382,336) | Rp 565,576 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (Rp 76,160) | Rp 24,489 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
38719.268
IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,482 prices entered by 400 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia
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