Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (¥976) | ¥1,028 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (¥948) | ¥723 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (¥436) | ¥519 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (¥224) | ¥197 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (¥403) | ¥316 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (¥146) | ¥629 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (¥460) | ¥962 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (¥284) | ¥902 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (¥105) | ¥574 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (¥265) | ¥285 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (¥2,316) | ¥1,208 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (¥406) | ¥184 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (¥172) | ¥206 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (¥221,586) | ¥326,267 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (¥144,593) | ¥171,772 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (¥31,136) | ¥28,488 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (¥136,664) | ¥157,603 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (¥105,402) | ¥82,713 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (¥27,991) | ¥24,082 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (¥6,175) | ¥4,699 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (¥35,455) | ¥47,482 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (¥9,774) | ¥32,093 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (¥1,120) | ¥1,313 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (¥900) | ¥1,878 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (¥6,213) | ¥6,136 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (¥8,330) | ¥5,199 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (¥12,689) | ¥8,989 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (¥12,144) | ¥13,588 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (¥3,407,193) | ¥2,700,660 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (¥71) | ¥165 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (¥5,199) | ¥10,143 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (¥746) | ¥2,497 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (¥2,625) | ¥1,967 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (¥1,866) | ¥5,380 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (¥746) | ¥650 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (¥749) | ¥938 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (¥933) | ¥702 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (¥373) | ¥218 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (¥373) | ¥216 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (¥900) | ¥3,927 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bahrain | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (¥8,424) | ¥4,141 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (¥2,824) | ¥3,600 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (¥7,547) | ¥4,000 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (¥7,942) | ¥5,993 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (¥3,732) | ¥984 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (¥678) | ¥472 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (¥1,132) | ¥575 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (¥15) | ¥52 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (¥11,070) | ¥9,280 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (¥779) | ¥592 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 962 prices entered by 127 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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