Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (¥3,059) | ¥1,145 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (¥850) | ¥719 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (¥697) | ¥437 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.792 (¥269) | ¥211 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (¥877) | ¥282 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.995 (¥338) | ¥815 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (¥727) | ¥951 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.295 (¥440) | ¥984 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (¥136) | ¥421 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (¥1,028) | ¥268 | + 284% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (¥2,746) | ¥1,770 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (¥272) | ¥217 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (¥68) | ¥225 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (¥123,520) | ¥194,768 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (¥112,748) | ¥126,641 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 40 (¥13,597) | ¥21,178 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (¥130,074) | ¥142,258 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (¥76,310) | ¥80,836 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (¥23,794) | ¥13,643 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (¥10,197) | ¥3,988 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (¥40,505) | ¥59,521 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (¥7,563) | ¥17,809 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (¥646) | ¥665 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (¥1,515) | ¥2,700 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (¥5,099) | ¥7,941 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (¥6,017) | ¥4,162 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 55 (¥18,695) | ¥7,471 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (¥11,124) | ¥15,388 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 (¥3,569,122) | ¥2,576,380 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (¥102) | ¥161 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (¥3,286) | ¥16,725 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (¥732) | ¥1,370 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (¥2,391) | ¥1,955 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (¥5,015) | ¥3,523 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (¥1,020) | ¥2,205 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (¥777) | ¥648 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (¥569) | ¥409 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (¥459) | ¥143 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (¥517) | ¥184 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (¥593) | ¥3,583 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (¥4,390) | ¥4,280 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (¥2,039) | ¥3,593 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (¥8,740) | ¥20,657 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (¥4,360) | ¥6,242 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (¥2,039) | ¥1,034 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (¥850) | ¥533 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (¥1,020) | ¥526 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (¥64,875) | ¥58,872 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (¥65) | ¥41 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 15 (¥4,960) | ¥11,178 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 (¥504) | ¥554 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 647 prices entered by 98 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 13% cheaper than in Japan
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