Cost of living in Manama (Bahrain) is 21% more expensive than in Tiruppur (India)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Tiruppur (India) | ||||
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Manama | Tiruppur | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.453 (₨538) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (₨548) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.272 (₨279) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.576 (₨126) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.090 (₨239) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.391 (₨86) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.324 (₨290) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.765 (₨168) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.287 (₨63) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (₨156) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (₨1,327) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.890 (₨195) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.447 (₨98) | - | - | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Manama (Bahrain) is 38% more expensive than in Tiruppur (India) | ||||
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Manama | Tiruppur | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 617 (₨135,249) | ₨12,198 | + 1009% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 432 (₨94,801) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 78 (₨17,172) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 364 (₨79,711) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 285 (₨62,398) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 35 (₨7,724) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (₨3,809) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Dinar 130 (₨28,593) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 44 (₨9,624) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.592 (₨787) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.778 (₨609) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Tiruppur (India) | ||||
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Manama | Tiruppur | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (₨3,643) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 25 (₨5,386) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (₨7,439) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (₨6,757) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Tiruppur (India) | ||||
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Manama | Tiruppur | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,148 (₨2,005,325) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.190 (₨42) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (₨3,058) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (₨2,035) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Tiruppur (India) | ||||
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Manama | Tiruppur | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.768 (₨387) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 5.870 (₨1,287) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (₨3,229) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.448 (₨537) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.533 (₨555) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.161 (₨474) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.133 (₨248) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.286 (₨282) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.424 (₨531) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Manama (Bahrain) is about the same as in Tiruppur (India) | ||||
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Manama | Tiruppur | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (₨3,475) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (₨1,535) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 27 (₨5,994) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 20 (₨4,384) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6 (₨1,336) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.808 (₨396) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (₨658) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 192 (₨42,089) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (₨9) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (₨6,620) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.990 (₨436) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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