Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (Rp 348,612) | Rp 67,167 | + 419% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.146 (Rp 136,118) | Rp 61,090 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.664 (Rp 71,976) | Rp 32,593 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.771 (Rp 33,372) | Rp 25,633 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.553 (Rp 67,209) | Rp 31,337 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.618 (Rp 69,994) | Rp 12,592 | + 456% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.185 (Rp 94,527) | Rp 72,901 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.936 (Rp 40,492) | Rp 45,403 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.540 (Rp 23,378) | Rp 22,376 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.646 (Rp 71,216) | Rp 32,966 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Rp 301,989) | Rp 344,694 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.158 (Rp 50,110) | Rp 18,943 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.459 (Rp 19,842) | Rp 15,178 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 556 (Rp 24,073,151) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 281 (Rp 12,172,013) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 174 (Rp 7,518,714) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 356 (Rp 15,387,953) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (Rp 8,889,317) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 142 (Rp 6,129,941) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (Rp 427,073) | Rp 378,883 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 113 (Rp 4,876,844) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (Rp 1,577,759) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (Rp 129,792) | Rp 91,402 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 17 (Rp 737,322) | Rp 83,441 | + 784% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Rp 640,008) | Rp 651,126 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (Rp 865,279) | Rp 458,661 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 38 (Rp 1,654,981) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (Rp 1,273,817) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (Rp 394,978,349) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.244 (Rp 10,569) | Rp 12,092 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (Rp 394,322) | Rp 535,183 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 86,528) | Rp 22,456 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (Rp 259,584) | Rp 96,147 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 7 (Rp 302,848) | Rp 264,826 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 86,528) | Rp 66,604 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 0.875 (Rp 37,856) | Rp 26,592 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (Rp 121,860) | Rp 33,023 | + 269% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 43,264) | Rp 27,953 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 43,264) | Rp 21,349 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (Rp 86,528) | Rp 84,361 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bahrain | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (Rp 810,096) | Rp 261,890 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 10 (Rp 426,433) | Rp 96,262 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (Rp 432,640) | Rp 496,791 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (Rp 1,350,156) | Rp 397,663 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (Rp 129,792) | Rp 149,637 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.374 (Rp 102,690) | Rp 38,785 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.747 (Rp 118,853) | Rp 50,891 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.033 (Rp 1,428) | Rp 2,388 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (Rp 1,176,650) | Rp 433,566 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.281 (Rp 98,706) | Rp 46,882 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 436 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia
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