Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 53% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 50% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bangalore | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨625 (Dinar 2.844) | Dinar 6 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (Dinar 1.540) | Dinar 3.436 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨242 (Dinar 1.102) | Dinar 1.135 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 (Dinar 0.270) | Dinar 0.757 | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (Dinar 0.444) | Dinar 1.370 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (Dinar 0.160) | Dinar 0.430 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨259 (Dinar 1.178) | Dinar 1.769 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (Dinar 0.893) | Dinar 0.818 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Dinar 0.182) | Dinar 0.318 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨183 (Dinar 0.832) | Dinar 1.736 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨696 (Dinar 3.164) | Dinar 8 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨71 (Dinar 0.323) | Dinar 0.810 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (Dinar 0.190) | Dinar 0.385 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 64% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bangalore | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,996 (Dinar 209) | Dinar 727 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,242 (Dinar 119) | Dinar 336 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,310 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 131 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨37,163 (Dinar 169) | Dinar 353 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,887 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 261 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,190 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 61 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (Dinar 3.745) | Dinar 11 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,614 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 141 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 34 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨467 (Dinar 2.122) | Dinar 3.196 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (Dinar 2.433) | Dinar 2.709 | - 10% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 29% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bangalore | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,776 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 22 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,920 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,875 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 40 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,028 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 40 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 30% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bangalore | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,178,870 (Dinar 9,907) | Dinar 8,899 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (Dinar 0.483) | Dinar 0.195 | + 147% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,294 (Dinar 5.882) | Dinar 14 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (Dinar 1.606) | Dinar 9 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 59% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bangalore | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (Dinar 0.457) | Dinar 1.773 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (Dinar 1.188) | Dinar 6 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨966 (Dinar 4.391) | Dinar 18 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨307 (Dinar 1.396) | Dinar 2.526 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨296 (Dinar 1.348) | Dinar 2.315 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (Dinar 1.218) | Dinar 2.355 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨124 (Dinar 0.562) | Dinar 1.064 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (Dinar 0.527) | Dinar 1.568 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨348 (Dinar 1.581) | Dinar 2.534 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 67% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Bangalore | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,586 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 21 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨741 (Dinar 3.368) | Dinar 10 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,201 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 24 | - 40% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,406 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 44 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (Dinar 2.432) | Dinar 5.912 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (Dinar 1.108) | Dinar 2.560 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨315 (Dinar 1.433) | Dinar 3.319 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨13,617 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 280 | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (Dinar 0.025) | Dinar 0.039 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,956 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 34 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨292 (Dinar 1.328) | Dinar 4.467 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,306 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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