Cost of living in India compared to Bahrain
Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in India is 58% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
India | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (Dinar 1.894) | Dinar 7 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (Dinar 1.544) | Dinar 3.469 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (Dinar 0.763) | Dinar 0.979 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (Dinar 0.272) | Dinar 0.799 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (Dinar 0.396) | Dinar 1.356 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (Dinar 0.216) | Dinar 0.394 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (Dinar 1.105) | Dinar 1.233 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (Dinar 0.826) | Dinar 0.774 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Dinar 0.144) | Dinar 0.306 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (Dinar 0.704) | Dinar 1.513 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (Dinar 4.117) | Dinar 9 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (Dinar 0.401) | Dinar 0.888 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (Dinar 0.178) | Dinar 0.436 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in India is 70% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
India | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (Dinar 211) | Dinar 819 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (Dinar 121) | Dinar 339 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 184 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (Dinar 121) | Dinar 365 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (Dinar 68) | Dinar 284 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 75 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (Dinar 2.704) | Dinar 12 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (Dinar 136) | Dinar 159 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 26 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (Dinar 2.067) | Dinar 3.000 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (Dinar 2.940) | Dinar 2.699 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in India is 44% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
India | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 24 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 20 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 42 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 40 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in India is 28% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
India | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (Dinar 8,685) | Dinar 9,130 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (Dinar 0.465) | Dinar 0.191 | + 143% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (Dinar 4.831) | Dinar 14 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in India is 61% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
India | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (Dinar 0.635) | Dinar 2.000 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (Dinar 1.096) | Dinar 6.000 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (Dinar 4.332) | Dinar 18 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (Dinar 1.756) | Dinar 2.000 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (Dinar 0.908) | Dinar 1.892 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (Dinar 1.336) | Dinar 2.817 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (Dinar 0.707) | Dinar 1.000 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (Dinar 0.389) | Dinar 1.633 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (Dinar 1.250) | Dinar 2.678 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in India is 68% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
India | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 27 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (Dinar 3.126) | Dinar 13 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 20 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 44 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (Dinar 2.841) | Dinar 10 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (Dinar 0.870) | Dinar 3.130 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (Dinar 0.811) | Dinar 3.763 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (Dinar 215) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (Dinar 0.008) | Dinar 0.040 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 33 | - 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (Dinar 1.314) | Dinar 5.055 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,536 prices entered by 1,067 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 58% cheaper than in Bahrain
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