- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- India
- Manama
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manama, Bahrain compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 40% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.000 (₨352) | ₨150 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.667 (₨469) | ₨300 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.130 (₨199) | ₨225 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.767 (₨135) | ₨99 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.940 (₨165) | ₨79 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.630 (₨111) | ₨30 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.250 (₨220) | ₨300 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.880 (₨155) | ₨162 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.340 (₨236) | ₨80 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.670 (₨118) | ₨100 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (₨1,363) | ₨850 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.783 (₨138) | ₨80 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.400 (₨70) | ₨100 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 176% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 607 (₨106,792) | ₨10,165 | + 951% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 516 (₨90,694) | ₨7,000 | + 1196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 22 (₨3,782) | ₨5,041 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 300 (₨52,768) | ₨10,500 | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (₨42,508) | ₨10,000 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 11 (₨1,891) | ₨8,000 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨2,839) | ₨1,000 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 161 (₨28,245) | ₨100,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 42 (₨7,439) | ₨25,000 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.890 (₨508) | ₨300 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.750 (₨484) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 4% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 21 (₨3,623) | ₨2,500 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (₨3,265) | ₨4,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (₨5,031) | ₨4,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (₨5,502) | ₨3,000 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 112% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,290 (₨1,634,046) | ₨570,000 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (₨18) | ₨66 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 15 (₨2,613) | ₨500 | + 423% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.467 (₨610) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 23% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.818 (₨320) | ₨80 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6 (₨1,112) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (₨2,199) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.341 (₨412) | ₨50 | + 723% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.612 (₨284) | ₨100 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.665 (₨293) | ₨100 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.056 (₨186) | ₨300 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.187 (₨209) | ₨100 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.056 (₨537) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 54% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (₨2,131) | ₨1,000 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (₨1,055) | ₨400 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 15 (₨2,685) | ₨2,000 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (₨3,166) | ₨5,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 7 (₨1,220) | ₨800 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.340 (₨236) | ₨80 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.000 (₨352) | ₨100 | + 252% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 212 (₨37,227) | ₨30,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (₨3,958) | ₨1,500 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (₨176) | ₨200 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 647 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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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 ₨49,747
(Dinar 283)
in Manama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨28,000
in Aizawl.
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