Cost of living in Ahmedabad (India) is 61% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Ahmedabad (India) is 41% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨314 (Dinar 1.438) | Dinar 2.453 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨403 (Dinar 1.844) | Dinar 2.500 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 1.272 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (Dinar 0.255) | Dinar 0.576 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨95 (Dinar 0.437) | Dinar 1.090 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (Dinar 0.185) | Dinar 0.391 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨291 (Dinar 1.333) | Dinar 1.324 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨161 (Dinar 0.735) | Dinar 0.765 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (Dinar 0.159) | Dinar 0.287 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨123 (Dinar 0.563) | Dinar 0.710 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨715 (Dinar 3.270) | Dinar 6 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (Dinar 0.376) | Dinar 0.890 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 (Dinar 0.211) | Dinar 0.447 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Ahmedabad (India) is 77% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ahmedabad | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨24,418 (Dinar 112) | Dinar 617 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨17,603 (Dinar 81) | Dinar 432 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,717 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 78 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,170 (Dinar 79) | Dinar 364 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,653 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 285 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,219 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 35 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨424 (Dinar 1.938) | Dinar 17 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨25,649 (Dinar 117) | Dinar 130 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,638 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 44 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨386 (Dinar 1.768) | Dinar 3.592 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨526 (Dinar 2.406) | Dinar 2.778 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Ahmedabad (India) is 49% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,107 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 17 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,836 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 25 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,887 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 34 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,556 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 31 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Ahmedabad (India) is 58% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨839,539 (Dinar 3,842) | Dinar 9,148 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨94 (Dinar 0.432) | Dinar 0.190 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨804 (Dinar 3.677) | Dinar 14 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨285 (Dinar 1.304) | Dinar 9 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahmedabad (India) is 64% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Ahmedabad | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨93 (Dinar 0.425) | Dinar 1.768 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨202 (Dinar 0.924) | Dinar 5.870 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,315 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 15 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨428 (Dinar 1.960) | Dinar 2.448 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨214 (Dinar 0.980) | Dinar 2.533 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨243 (Dinar 1.112) | Dinar 2.161 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨95 (Dinar 0.437) | Dinar 1.133 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (Dinar 0.360) | Dinar 1.286 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨235 (Dinar 1.076) | Dinar 2.424 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahmedabad (India) is 59% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ahmedabad | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,242 (Dinar 5.683) | Dinar 16 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨738 (Dinar 3.377) | Dinar 7 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,777 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 27 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,709 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 20 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨495 (Dinar 2.265) | Dinar 6 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨194 (Dinar 0.888) | Dinar 1.808 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨174 (Dinar 0.795) | Dinar 3.000 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨38,912 (Dinar 178) | Dinar 192 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.86 (Dinar 0.018) | Dinar 0.040 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,373 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 30 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨285 (Dinar 1.303) | Dinar 1.990 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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