Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (¥1,077) | ¥1,041 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (¥956) | ¥713 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (¥263) | ¥467 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (¥160) | ¥215 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (¥299) | ¥287 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (¥125) | ¥484 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (¥1,076) | ¥1,246 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (¥266) | ¥610 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (¥103) | ¥381 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (¥601) | ¥267 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (¥2,105) | ¥1,801 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (¥259) | ¥223 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (¥110) | ¥242 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (¥148,211) | ¥193,680 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (¥102,871) | ¥112,128 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (¥22,516) | ¥15,296 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (¥101,426) | ¥127,930 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (¥69,002) | ¥84,445 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (¥25,384) | ¥11,742 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (¥3,178) | ¥3,714 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (¥30,145) | ¥37,069 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (¥13,802) | ¥10,892 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (¥897) | ¥749 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (¥564) | ¥1,906 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (¥6,645) | ¥6,528 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (¥5,392) | ¥4,644 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (¥11,637) | ¥7,956 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (¥13,764) | ¥13,013 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,478 (¥1,597,664) | ¥2,936,380 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (¥58) | ¥143 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (¥3,107) | ¥9,633 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 (¥607) | ¥1,406 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (¥1,194) | ¥929 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (¥5,081) | ¥8,740 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (¥648) | ¥554 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (¥666) | ¥669 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (¥512) | ¥525 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (¥349) | ¥218 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (¥491) | ¥251 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (¥704) | ¥2,654 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (¥4,123) | ¥3,633 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (¥2,153) | ¥3,165 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (¥6,863) | ¥15,347 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (¥9,076) | ¥6,734 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (¥1,552) | ¥809 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (¥627) | ¥511 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (¥1,056) | ¥509 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (¥55,663) | ¥46,875 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (¥56) | ¥26 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (¥9,017) | ¥8,766 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (¥292) | ¥477 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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