Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 160% more expensive than in Kanpur (India)
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| Food | + 115% | |||
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| Food in Manama (Bahrain) is 115% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Manama | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (₨573) | ₨226 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (₨557) | ₨309 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.271 (₨278) | ₨158 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.594 (₨130) | ₨58 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.076 (₨236) | ₨76 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.403 (₨88) | ₨50 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.769 (₨388) | ₨160 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (₨166) | ₨91 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (₨62) | ₨21 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (₨156) | ₨107 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (₨1,360) | ₨621 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.986 (₨216) | ₨77 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.414 (₨91) | ₨26 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 251% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (₨130,094) | ₨29,948 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (₨84,891) | ₨14,928 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 88 (₨19,294) | ₨2,646 | + 629% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (₨80,236) | ₨22,069 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (₨61,882) | ₨27,583 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 61 (₨13,303) | ₨1,664 | + 700% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 16 (₨3,457) | ₨930 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 114 (₨24,966) | ₨32,475 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (₨7,485) | ₨9,527 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.196 (₨700) | ₨352 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.506 (₨549) | ₨345 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is 83% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Manama | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (₨3,692) | ₨2,229 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (₨4,896) | ₨2,879 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (₨7,450) | ₨3,288 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (₨7,130) | ₨2,030 | + 251% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is 95% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Manama | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,899 (₨1,949,767) | ₨799,805 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.195 (₨43) | ₨80 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (₨3,052) | ₨909 | + 236% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (₨2,022) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 249% | |||
| Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is 249% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
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| Manama | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.773 (₨388) | ₨93 | + 316% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (₨1,286) | ₨163 | + 690% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 16 (₨3,411) | ₨600 | + 469% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.526 (₨554) | ₨192 | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.637 (₨578) | ₨139 | + 316% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.240 (₨491) | ₨309 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.209 (₨265) | ₨111 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.329 (₨291) | ₨62 | + 372% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.476 (₨542) | ₨350 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 235% | |||
| Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is 235% more expensive than in Kanpur (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Manama | Kanpur | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (₨3,471) | ₨456 | + 661% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨1,524) | ₨407 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (₨5,306) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (₨4,663) | ₨1,069 | + 336% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.912 (₨1,295) | ₨192 | + 574% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (₨398) | ₨227 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (₨664) | ₨111 | + 498% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 280 (₨61,304) | ₨35,973 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.039 (₨9) | ₨1.33 | + 548% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (₨6,499) | ₨1,611 | + 303% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (₨457) | ₨102 | + 350% | |
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TOTAL | + 160% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 232 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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