Cost of living in China compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 11% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (Dinar 2.367) | Dinar 3.594 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (Dinar 2.064) | Dinar 2.718 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (Dinar 0.783) | Dinar 1.169 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (Dinar 0.901) | Dinar 0.601 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (Dinar 0.956) | Dinar 1.080 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Dinar 0.551) | Dinar 0.394 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (Dinar 3.193) | Dinar 1.233 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Dinar 0.787) | Dinar 0.774 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (Dinar 0.344) | Dinar 0.306 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (Dinar 0.334) | Dinar 0.773 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (Dinar 0.470) | Dinar 0.888 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (Dinar 0.780) | Dinar 0.436 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in China is 15% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,507元 (Dinar 700) | Dinar 563 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,710元 (Dinar 399) | Dinar 391 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488元 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 83 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,095元 (Dinar 367) | Dinar 365 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,246元 (Dinar 220) | Dinar 284 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 271元 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 75 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (Dinar 5.871) | Dinar 15 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,322元 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 95 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 592元 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 26 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (Dinar 1.756) | Dinar 3.000 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 49元 (Dinar 2.541) | Dinar 2.413 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in China is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 510元 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 17 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 20 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 35 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 839元 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 33 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in China is 7% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,743元 (Dinar 8,274) | Dinar 9,130 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (Dinar 0.450) | Dinar 0.191 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198元 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 14 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 18% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (Dinar 2.148) | Dinar 2.000 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29元 (Dinar 1.489) | Dinar 6.000 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 18 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52元 (Dinar 2.698) | Dinar 2.000 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45元 (Dinar 2.344) | Dinar 1.892 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (Dinar 1.886) | Dinar 2.817 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (Dinar 0.614) | Dinar 1.000 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (Dinar 0.760) | Dinar 1.633 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (Dinar 4.448) | Dinar 2.678 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 28% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| China | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 249元 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 111元 (Dinar 5.734) | Dinar 8 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,566元 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 20 | + 301% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 399元 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 21 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (Dinar 3.956) | Dinar 10 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (Dinar 1.564) | Dinar 2.123 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15元 (Dinar 0.794) | Dinar 3.032 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,783元 (Dinar 144) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (Dinar 0.012) | Dinar 0.040 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 427元 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24元 (Dinar 1.220) | Dinar 2.238 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,730 prices entered by 169 different people.
Cost of living in China is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain
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