- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
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- Manama
- Aizawl
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Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 10% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.000 (₨341) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.458 (₨419) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.130 (₨193) | ₨150 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.858 (₨146) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.940 (₨160) | ₨60 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.630 (₨107) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.250 (₨213) | ₨500 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.880 (₨150) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.340 (₨228) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.670 (₨114) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (₨1,321) | ₨1,000 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.909 (₨155) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.400 (₨68) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 16% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 607 (₨103,527) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 516 (₨87,921) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 22 (₨3,666) | ₨5,083 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 300 (₨51,155) | ₨6,000 | + 753% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (₨41,209) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 11 (₨1,833) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨2,752) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (₨24,212) | ₨150,000 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (₨6,227) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.959 (₨505) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.249 (₨383) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 21 (₨3,513) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (₨3,165) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (₨4,877) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (₨5,334) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,290 (₨1,584,092) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (₨17) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 12 (₨2,126) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.366 (₨574) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.820 (₨310) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.967 (₨847) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (₨2,521) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.702 (₨461) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.633 (₨278) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.616 (₨276) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.932 (₨159) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.065 (₨182) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.147 (₨537) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (₨2,167) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (₨1,023) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 12 (₨2,111) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (₨3,069) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 9 (₨1,503) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.340 (₨228) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.000 (₨341) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dinar 101 (₨17,223) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (₨3,837) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (₨171) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 14% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨374,779
(Dinar 2,198)
in Manama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨330,000
in Aizawl.
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