Cost of living in Bahrain compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (₨574) | ₨373 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (₨557) | ₨321 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (₨256) | ₨169 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (₨132) | ₨58 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (₨237) | ₨92 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (₨86) | ₨39 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (₨270) | ₨239 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (₨167) | ₨154 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (₨62) | ₨31 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (₨156) | ₨169 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (₨1,361) | ₨775 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (₨239) | ₨89 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (₨101) | ₨38 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 208% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (₨130,212) | ₨40,472 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (₨84,968) | ₨24,259 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (₨18,296) | ₨5,263 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (₨80,308) | ₨24,750 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (₨61,938) | ₨14,691 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (₨16,448) | ₨6,007 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (₨3,628) | ₨665 | + 445% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (₨20,834) | ₨29,903 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (₨5,744) | ₨11,999 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (₨658) | ₨535 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (₨529) | ₨428 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (₨3,651) | ₨2,524 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (₨4,895) | ₨2,741 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (₨7,456) | ₨4,298 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (₨7,136) | ₨3,255 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (₨2,002,189) | ₨1,326,030 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (₨42) | ₨105 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (₨3,055) | ₨1,104 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (₨439) | ₨138 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (₨1,542) | ₨276 | + 460% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (₨1,097) | ₨905 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (₨439) | ₨396 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (₨440) | ₨223 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (₨548) | ₨281 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (₨219) | ₨167 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (₨219) | ₨98 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (₨529) | ₨306 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bahrain | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (₨4,950) | ₨1,460 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (₨1,660) | ₨600 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (₨4,435) | ₨1,500 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (₨4,667) | ₨1,872 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (₨2,193) | ₨756 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (₨398) | ₨217 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (₨665) | ₨182 | + 265% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨9) | ₨1.39 | + 529% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (₨6,505) | ₨1,638 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (₨457) | ₨270 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
219.310
INR
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,036 prices entered by 1,254 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 108% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 340% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 40% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Armenia is 86% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in India
- Cost of living in Albania is 66% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 189% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 159% more expensive than in India