- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (¥1,168) | ¥1,006 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (¥766) | ¥711 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (¥357) | ¥445 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (¥225) | ¥198 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (¥380) | ¥270 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (¥179) | ¥689 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (¥670) | ¥889 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (¥297) | ¥637 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (¥136) | ¥430 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (¥310) | ¥262 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (¥2,137) | ¥1,549 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (¥194) | ¥212 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (¥107) | ¥195 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (¥168,620) | ¥242,113 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (¥104,100) | ¥121,422 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (¥16,246) | ¥21,895 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (¥101,676) | ¥116,929 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (¥61,534) | ¥79,022 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (¥7,575) | ¥12,611 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (¥3,189) | ¥4,156 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (¥41,304) | ¥55,558 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (¥13,065) | ¥16,830 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (¥1,082) | ¥693 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (¥765) | ¥1,827 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (¥5,073) | ¥7,207 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (¥5,905) | ¥4,012 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (¥9,531) | ¥8,544 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (¥9,034) | ¥15,007 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,502 (¥1,866,623) | ¥2,657,440 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (¥51) | ¥147 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (¥4,561) | ¥11,877 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (¥537) | ¥1,278 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (¥1,866) | ¥1,016 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (¥3,828) | ¥4,123 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (¥638) | ¥630 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (¥572) | ¥711 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (¥611) | ¥484 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (¥335) | ¥145 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (¥336) | ¥213 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (¥677) | ¥2,946 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (¥3,066) | ¥4,119 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (¥2,109) | ¥3,373 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (¥6,672) | ¥12,005 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (¥6,597) | ¥8,157 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (¥1,532) | ¥903 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (¥581) | ¥498 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (¥838) | ¥551 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (¥54,791) | ¥49,094 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.352 (¥101) | ¥56 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (¥10,249) | ¥10,056 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.064 (¥593) | ¥474 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
287.080
JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,406 prices entered by 361 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 24% cheaper than in Japan
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