Cost of living in Bahrain compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 8 (₨1,863) | ₨408 | + 357% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.146 (₨727) | ₨356 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.664 (₨385) | ₨174 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.771 (₨178) | ₨62 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.553 (₨359) | ₨99 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 1.618 (₨374) | ₨43 | + 762% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.185 (₨505) | ₨269 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.936 (₨216) | ₨200 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.540 (₨125) | ₨41 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.646 (₨381) | ₨176 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (₨1,614) | ₨974 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.158 (₨268) | ₨95 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.459 (₨106) | ₨43 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 210% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 556 (₨128,626) | ₨46,050 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 281 (₨65,037) | ₨28,558 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 174 (₨40,174) | ₨5,103 | + 687% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 359 (₨82,926) | ₨30,927 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 205 (₨47,497) | ₨19,243 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 142 (₨32,753) | ₨6,210 | + 427% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 10 (₨2,282) | ₨766 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 113 (₨26,058) | ₨27,217 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 36 (₨8,430) | ₨11,683 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (₨693) | ₨504 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 17 (₨3,940) | ₨1,118 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (₨3,420) | ₨2,570 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 20 (₨4,623) | ₨2,685 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 38 (₨8,843) | ₨4,094 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 29 (₨6,806) | ₨2,952 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (₨2,110,426) | ₨1,835,220 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.244 (₨56) | ₨104 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (₨2,107) | ₨1,541 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (₨462) | ₨107 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 6.000 (₨1,387) | ₨299 | + 364% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 7 (₨1,618) | ₨1,117 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (₨462) | ₨374 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 0.875 (₨202) | ₨235 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.817 (₨651) | ₨274 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (₨231) | ₨181 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (₨231) | ₨96 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.000 (₨462) | ₨319 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 19 (₨4,328) | ₨1,483 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 10 (₨2,278) | ₨623 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 10 (₨2,312) | ₨1,571 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (₨7,214) | ₨2,177 | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 3.000 (₨693) | ₨907 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.374 (₨549) | ₨236 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.747 (₨635) | ₨200 | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨41,395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.033 (₨8) | ₨5.89 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 27 (₨6,287) | ₨1,826 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.281 (₨527) | ₨282 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,810 prices entered by 641 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 110% more expensive than in India
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