- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (¥1,217) | ¥1,037 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (¥798) | ¥692 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (¥372) | ¥436 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (¥235) | ¥203 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (¥396) | ¥287 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (¥186) | ¥777 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (¥698) | ¥927 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (¥309) | ¥688 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (¥142) | ¥416 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (¥322) | ¥277 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (¥2,227) | ¥1,538 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (¥202) | ¥199 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (¥111) | ¥198 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 576 (¥172,149) | ¥223,053 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (¥108,452) | ¥126,664 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (¥16,925) | ¥21,159 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (¥105,928) | ¥113,754 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (¥64,106) | ¥74,885 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (¥7,892) | ¥12,611 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (¥3,322) | ¥4,094 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (¥43,031) | ¥55,558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (¥13,611) | ¥16,830 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (¥1,127) | ¥693 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (¥797) | ¥1,849 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (¥5,286) | ¥6,923 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (¥6,152) | ¥4,304 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (¥9,930) | ¥8,395 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (¥9,412) | ¥13,972 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (¥1,864,098) | ¥2,510,720 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (¥54) | ¥145 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (¥4,752) | ¥11,257 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (¥559) | ¥1,278 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (¥1,944) | ¥1,016 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (¥3,632) | ¥3,622 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (¥665) | ¥612 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (¥596) | ¥707 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (¥637) | ¥455 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (¥349) | ¥137 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (¥350) | ¥217 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (¥706) | ¥2,939 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (¥3,194) | ¥4,071 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (¥2,197) | ¥3,365 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (¥6,951) | ¥14,181 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (¥6,873) | ¥7,768 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (¥1,597) | ¥964 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (¥606) | ¥487 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (¥873) | ¥586 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (¥57,082) | ¥49,094 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (¥20) | ¥56 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (¥10,678) | ¥10,339 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (¥588) | ¥468 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
299.084
JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,632 prices entered by 384 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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