Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (Rp 108,037) | Rp 48,924 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (Rp 122,024) | Rp 55,115 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (Rp 55,185) | Rp 32,165 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (Rp 24,221) | Rp 20,580 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (Rp 43,036) | Rp 25,337 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (Rp 16,249) | Rp 17,064 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (Rp 122,498) | Rp 61,721 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (Rp 34,699) | Rp 37,576 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (Rp 15,246) | Rp 19,651 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (Rp 78,524) | Rp 33,333 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (Rp 202,441) | Rp 374,037 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (Rp 38,115) | Rp 18,761 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (Rp 12,033) | Rp 18,326 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (Rp 14,955,319) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (Rp 12,642,498) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (Rp 7,746,695) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (Rp 14,585,298) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (Rp 8,556,716) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (Rp 2,668,054) | Rp 979,539 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (Rp 329,684) | Rp 329,516 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (Rp 4,541,905) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (Rp 848,079) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (Rp 72,489) | Rp 66,640 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (Rp 169,867) | Rp 68,439 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (Rp 586,938) | Rp 680,041 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (Rp 674,705) | Rp 424,371 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (Rp 998,024) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (Rp 1,247,300) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (Rp 319,213,606) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (Rp 8,935) | Rp 8,926 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (Rp 359,071) | Rp 228,023 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 169% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (Rp 82,088) | Rp 23,270 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (Rp 268,077) | Rp 59,151 | + 353% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (Rp 562,330) | Rp 256,292 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (Rp 114,345) | Rp 80,956 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (Rp 87,074) | Rp 22,650 | + 284% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (Rp 63,747) | Rp 44,295 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (Rp 51,492) | Rp 22,030 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (Rp 58,020) | Rp 12,336 | + 370% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (Rp 84,998) | Rp 89,053 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (Rp 492,229) | Rp 176,169 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (Rp 231,549) | Rp 105,763 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (Rp 980,018) | Rp 650,328 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (Rp 488,879) | Rp 361,319 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (Rp 228,690) | Rp 133,391 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (Rp 54,592) | Rp 36,857 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (Rp 114,345) | Rp 48,318 | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (Rp 7,274,526) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (Rp 7,339) | Rp 1,787 | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (Rp 997,654) | Rp 604,695 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.156 (Rp 82,165) | Rp 28,321 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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