Cost of living in Bhubaneswar (India) is 63% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Bhubaneswar (India) is 57% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨266 (Dinar 1.212) | Dinar 3.594 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨209 (Dinar 0.952) | Dinar 2.684 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨119 (Dinar 0.542) | Dinar 1.271 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dinar 0.227) | Dinar 0.594 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (Dinar 0.362) | Dinar 1.076 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (Dinar 0.151) | Dinar 0.430 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨175 (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 1.769 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨123 (Dinar 0.558) | Dinar 0.818 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨23 (Dinar 0.103) | Dinar 0.318 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨128 (Dinar 0.582) | Dinar 0.909 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨736 (Dinar 3.350) | Dinar 6 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (Dinar 0.422) | Dinar 0.810 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (Dinar 0.121) | Dinar 0.385 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Bhubaneswar (India) is 77% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,583 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 563 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨12,838 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 387 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,624 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 88 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨16,933 (Dinar 77) | Dinar 353 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨9,498 (Dinar 43) | Dinar 261 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,462 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 61 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨473 (Dinar 2.151) | Dinar 14 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨32,030 (Dinar 146) | Dinar 114 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,300 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 34 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨349 (Dinar 1.586) | Dinar 3.196 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨359 (Dinar 1.634) | Dinar 2.506 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Bhubaneswar (India) is 59% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,006 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 17 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,714 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 20 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,973 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 33 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,516 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 34 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bhubaneswar (India) is 51% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨787,613 (Dinar 3,584) | Dinar 8,899 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dinar 0.337) | Dinar 0.195 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,303 (Dinar 5.928) | Dinar 14 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨234 (Dinar 1.066) | Dinar 7 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bhubaneswar (India) is 44% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Bhubaneswar | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨130 (Dinar 0.591) | Dinar 1.773 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 (Dinar 1.192) | Dinar 6 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨7,453 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 18 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨193 (Dinar 0.879) | Dinar 2.526 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨116 (Dinar 0.529) | Dinar 2.315 | - 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨181 (Dinar 0.822) | Dinar 2.355 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨167 (Dinar 0.760) | Dinar 1.064 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨65 (Dinar 0.298) | Dinar 1.568 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨227 (Dinar 1.031) | Dinar 2.534 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Bhubaneswar (India) is 68% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bhubaneswar | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,283 (Dinar 5.838) | Dinar 16 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨423 (Dinar 1.924) | Dinar 7 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,077 (Dinar 4.901) | Dinar 24 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨979 (Dinar 4.453) | Dinar 21 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨542 (Dinar 2.467) | Dinar 5.912 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨192 (Dinar 0.874) | Dinar 2.006 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨160 (Dinar 0.727) | Dinar 3.032 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,718 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 280 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.73 (Dinar 0.008) | Dinar 0.039 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨823 (Dinar 3.743) | Dinar 30 | - 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨201 (Dinar 0.916) | Dinar 2.238 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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