Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (¥801) | ¥941 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (¥905) | ¥695 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (¥409) | ¥426 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (¥180) | ¥203 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (¥319) | ¥244 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (¥120) | ¥653 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (¥908) | ¥888 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (¥257) | ¥792 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (¥113) | ¥389 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (¥582) | ¥306 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (¥1,501) | ¥1,351 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (¥283) | ¥185 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (¥89) | ¥246 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (¥110,878) | ¥295,978 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (¥93,731) | ¥169,167 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (¥57,434) | ¥25,258 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (¥108,135) | ¥144,655 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (¥63,439) | ¥80,593 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (¥19,781) | ¥13,235 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (¥2,444) | ¥4,060 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (¥33,674) | ¥55,604 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (¥6,288) | ¥10,692 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (¥537) | ¥778 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (¥1,259) | ¥2,599 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (¥4,352) | ¥6,849 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (¥5,002) | ¥4,780 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (¥7,399) | ¥8,249 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (¥9,247) | ¥12,511 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (¥2,366,641) | ¥2,585,890 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (¥66) | ¥135 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (¥2,662) | ¥10,445 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (¥609) | ¥1,225 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (¥1,988) | ¥1,626 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (¥4,169) | ¥6,148 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (¥848) | ¥812 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (¥646) | ¥655 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (¥473) | ¥501 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (¥382) | ¥170 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (¥430) | ¥229 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (¥630) | ¥2,983 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (¥3,649) | ¥3,633 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (¥1,717) | ¥3,657 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (¥7,266) | ¥12,969 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (¥3,625) | ¥6,422 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (¥1,696) | ¥1,122 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (¥405) | ¥445 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (¥848) | ¥556 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (¥53,933) | ¥52,544 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (¥54) | ¥40 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (¥7,397) | ¥9,497 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.290 (¥647) | ¥525 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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