Cost of living in Delhi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Delhi (India) is 69% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Delhi | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨326 (Dinar 1.403) | Dinar 13 | - 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨330 (Dinar 1.417) | Dinar 3.432 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨176 (Dinar 0.758) | Dinar 1.187 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (Dinar 0.268) | Dinar 0.692 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨88 (Dinar 0.377) | Dinar 1.298 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (Dinar 0.215) | Dinar 0.769 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨235 (Dinar 1.012) | Dinar 1.974 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (Dinar 0.728) | Dinar 0.980 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (Dinar 0.128) | Dinar 0.388 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨147 (Dinar 0.632) | Dinar 1.484 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨871 (Dinar 3.746) | Dinar 7 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨119 (Dinar 0.510) | Dinar 1.053 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨43 (Dinar 0.183) | Dinar 0.259 | - 29% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Delhi (India) is 65% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Delhi | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,629 (Dinar 239) | Dinar 483 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,546 (Dinar 118) | Dinar 319 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,342 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 102 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨22,630 (Dinar 97) | Dinar 341 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,781 (Dinar 55) | Dinar 234 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,647 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 94 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨602 (Dinar 2.590) | Dinar 10 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨25,720 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 104 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,544 (Dinar 41) | Dinar 35 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨452 (Dinar 1.942) | Dinar 3.577 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨416 (Dinar 1.787) | Dinar 3.133 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Delhi (India) is 30% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Delhi | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,784 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 14 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,050 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 17 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,113 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 38 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,976 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 34 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Delhi (India) is 30% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Delhi | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,197,300 (Dinar 9,448) | Dinar 8,899 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨100 (Dinar 0.429) | Dinar 0.234 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,011 (Dinar 4.346) | Dinar 10 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨234 (Dinar 1.008) | Dinar 7 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 60% | |||
Personal Care in Delhi (India) is 60% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Delhi | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨82 (Dinar 0.351) | Dinar 1.773 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨323 (Dinar 1.389) | Dinar 6 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨975 (Dinar 4.192) | Dinar 15 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨393 (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 2.526 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨189 (Dinar 0.815) | Dinar 1.873 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨253 (Dinar 1.086) | Dinar 2.355 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨204 (Dinar 0.879) | Dinar 1.064 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨71 (Dinar 0.304) | Dinar 1.279 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (Dinar 1.001) | Dinar 2.339 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Delhi (India) is 69% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Delhi | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,669 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 17 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨758 (Dinar 3.261) | Dinar 9 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,497 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 21 | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,128 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 33 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨546 (Dinar 2.348) | Dinar 5.986 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨176 (Dinar 0.759) | Dinar 2.524 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨303 (Dinar 1.304) | Dinar 2.897 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,370 (Dinar 191) | Dinar 280 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.96 (Dinar 0.013) | Dinar 0.161 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,811 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 32 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨326 (Dinar 1.400) | Dinar 2.883 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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