Cost of living in Kolkata (India) is 56% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in Kolkata (India) is 45% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (Dinar 1.929) | Dinar 2.453 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨306 (Dinar 1.401) | Dinar 2.500 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨138 (Dinar 0.634) | Dinar 1.272 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dinar 0.230) | Dinar 0.576 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨77 (Dinar 0.353) | Dinar 1.090 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (Dinar 0.199) | Dinar 0.391 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨233 (Dinar 1.068) | Dinar 1.324 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨122 (Dinar 0.558) | Dinar 0.765 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨24 (Dinar 0.108) | Dinar 0.287 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨144 (Dinar 0.661) | Dinar 0.710 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨760 (Dinar 3.479) | Dinar 6 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨84 (Dinar 0.386) | Dinar 0.890 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (Dinar 0.100) | Dinar 0.447 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Kolkata (India) is 71% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,194 (Dinar 129) | Dinar 617 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,321 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 432 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,804 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 78 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,659 (Dinar 131) | Dinar 364 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,244 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 285 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,223 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 35 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨420 (Dinar 1.925) | Dinar 17 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨26,092 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 130 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,864 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 44 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨272 (Dinar 1.246) | Dinar 3.592 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨994 (Dinar 4.554) | Dinar 2.778 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Kolkata (India) is 54% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,864 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 17 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,474 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 25 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,664 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 34 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,417 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 31 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kolkata (India) is 39% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨872,079 (Dinar 3,995) | Dinar 9,148 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (Dinar 0.487) | Dinar 0.190 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,858 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 14 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨181 (Dinar 0.827) | Dinar 9 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Kolkata (India) is 63% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Kolkata | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (Dinar 0.565) | Dinar 1.768 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨194 (Dinar 0.890) | Dinar 5.870 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨877 (Dinar 4.015) | Dinar 15 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨254 (Dinar 1.165) | Dinar 2.448 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨209 (Dinar 0.957) | Dinar 2.533 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨318 (Dinar 1.459) | Dinar 2.161 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨95 (Dinar 0.436) | Dinar 1.133 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨79 (Dinar 0.363) | Dinar 1.286 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (Dinar 3.196) | Dinar 2.424 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Kolkata (India) is 59% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kolkata | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,057 (Dinar 4.841) | Dinar 16 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨438 (Dinar 2.004) | Dinar 7 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,484 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 27 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,477 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 20 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨790 (Dinar 3.619) | Dinar 6 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨242 (Dinar 1.110) | Dinar 1.808 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨277 (Dinar 1.269) | Dinar 3.000 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨43,666 (Dinar 200) | Dinar 192 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.88 (Dinar 0.009) | Dinar 0.040 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,713 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 30 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨177 (Dinar 0.813) | Dinar 1.990 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 441 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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