- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
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- Manama
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 43% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.000 (₨361) | ₨150 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.599 (₨469) | ₨300 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.130 (₨204) | ₨225 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.741 (₨134) | ₨99 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.940 (₨170) | ₨79 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.630 (₨114) | ₨30 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.250 (₨226) | ₨300 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.880 (₨159) | ₨162 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.340 (₨242) | ₨80 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.670 (₨121) | ₨100 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (₨1,399) | ₨850 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.648 (₨117) | ₨80 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.400 (₨72) | ₨100 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 155% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 607 (₨109,591) | ₨20,330 | + 439% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 516 (₨93,071) | ₨7,000 | + 1230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 22 (₨3,881) | ₨5,041 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 300 (₨54,151) | ₨10,500 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (₨43,622) | ₨10,000 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 11 (₨1,940) | ₨8,000 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨2,913) | ₨1,000 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 161 (₨28,985) | ₨100,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 41 (₨7,466) | ₨25,000 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.947 (₨532) | ₨300 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.071 (₨554) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 1% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 21 (₨3,718) | ₨2,500 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (₨3,350) | ₨4,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (₨5,162) | ₨4,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (₨5,646) | ₨3,000 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 123% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,290 (₨1,676,874) | ₨570,000 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (₨18) | ₨66 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₨2,753) | ₨500 | + 451% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.550 (₨641) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.837 (₨332) | ₨80 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (₨1,142) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (₨2,369) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.341 (₨422) | ₨50 | + 745% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.612 (₨291) | ₨100 | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.712 (₨309) | ₨100 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.078 (₨195) | ₨300 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.187 (₨214) | ₨100 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.786 (₨503) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 59% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (₨2,145) | ₨1,000 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (₨1,083) | ₨400 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 19 (₨3,406) | ₨2,000 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (₨3,249) | ₨5,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (₨1,252) | ₨800 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.340 (₨242) | ₨80 | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.000 (₨361) | ₨100 | + 261% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 205 (₨37,066) | ₨30,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 381% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (₨4,061) | ₨1,500 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (₨181) | ₨200 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 711 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 78% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨101,698
(Dinar 563)
in Manama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨57,000
in Aizawl.
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