- 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 (₨341) | ₨150 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.266 (₨387) | ₨300 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.130 (₨193) | ₨225 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (₨134) | ₨50 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 0.940 (₨160) | ₨80 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.630 (₨108) | ₨30 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.250 (₨213) | ₨300 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.880 (₨150) | ₨120 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 1.340 (₨229) | ₨80 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.670 (₨114) | ₨100 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (₨1,323) | ₨850 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.687 (₨117) | ₨80 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.400 (₨68) | ₨100 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 173% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 607 (₨103,625) | ₨10,165 | + 919% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 516 (₨88,004) | ₨7,000 | + 1157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 22 (₨3,670) | ₨5,041 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 300 (₨51,203) | ₨10,500 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 242 (₨41,247) | ₨10,000 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 11 (₨1,835) | ₨8,000 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨2,755) | ₨1,000 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 142 (₨24,235) | ₨100,000 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 37 (₨6,232) | ₨25,000 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.959 (₨505) | ₨300 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.445 (₨417) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 5% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 21 (₨3,516) | ₨2,500 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 19 (₨3,168) | ₨4,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 29 (₨4,881) | ₨4,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (₨5,339) | ₨3,000 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 121% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,290 (₨1,585,584) | ₨570,000 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.100 (₨17) | ₨66 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (₨2,372) | ₨400 | + 493% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 3.366 (₨574) | ₨438 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 22% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.820 (₨311) | ₨80 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.967 (₨848) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (₨2,615) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.702 (₨461) | ₨50 | + 822% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.684 (₨287) | ₨100 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.616 (₨276) | ₨100 | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.932 (₨159) | ₨300 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.065 (₨182) | ₨100 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 3.550 (₨606) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 51% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (₨1,890) | ₨1,000 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (₨1,024) | ₨400 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 11 (₨1,939) | ₨2,000 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 18 (₨3,072) | ₨5,000 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (₨1,070) | ₨800 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.340 (₨229) | ₨80 | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.000 (₨341) | ₨100 | + 241% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dinar 230 (₨39,324) | ₨30,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 23 (₨3,840) | ₨1,500 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (₨171) | ₨200 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 461 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 79% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨51,777
(Dinar 303)
in Manama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Aizawl.
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