- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (Rp 152,615) | Rp 65,531 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (Rp 100,108) | Rp 49,511 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (Rp 46,696) | Rp 30,885 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.721 (Rp 27,061) | Rp 18,934 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (Rp 48,785) | Rp 22,695 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (Rp 23,343) | Rp 14,388 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (Rp 87,534) | Rp 60,646 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (Rp 39,898) | Rp 37,954 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (Rp 17,764) | Rp 18,653 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (Rp 40,450) | Rp 31,286 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (Rp 279,320) | Rp 371,771 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.701 (Rp 26,294) | Rp 18,926 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (Rp 12,195) | Rp 15,260 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (Rp 22,038,850) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 395 (Rp 14,834,848) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (Rp 2,341,756) | Rp 887,496 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 372 (Rp 13,940,608) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 220 (Rp 8,247,776) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (Rp 975,156) | Rp 667,380 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (Rp 421,002) | Rp 252,522 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (Rp 5,548,437) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (Rp 1,736,612) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (Rp 153,302) | Rp 59,625 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.455 (Rp 92,081) | Rp 55,089 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (Rp 652,273) | Rp 659,239 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (Rp 863,725) | Rp 428,524 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (Rp 1,276,204) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,250,589) | Rp 936,471 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 0% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,836 (Rp 256,460,093) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (Rp 6,907) | Rp 8,791 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (Rp 648,837) | Rp 382,650 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 152% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (Rp 70,168) | Rp 24,611 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Rp 243,846) | Rp 90,441 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (Rp 500,196) | Rp 332,164 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (Rp 83,366) | Rp 45,296 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 (Rp 85,911) | Rp 23,390 | + 267% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 (Rp 89,463) | Rp 32,514 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (Rp 43,760) | Rp 15,188 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 (Rp 39,863) | Rp 12,682 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 (Rp 90,751) | Rp 81,236 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (Rp 400,662) | Rp 211,083 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (Rp 275,588) | Rp 98,679 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (Rp 871,904) | Rp 460,234 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (Rp 862,052) | Rp 497,062 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (Rp 200,253) | Rp 118,309 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (Rp 75,958) | Rp 45,661 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (Rp 109,455) | Rp 54,748 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (Rp 7,159,960) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.261 (Rp 9,786) | Rp 1,846 | + 430% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (Rp 1,437,184) | Rp 521,125 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (Rp 77,097) | Rp 24,789 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,342 prices entered by 371 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia
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