Cost of Living Comparison Between Bahrain and India 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in India is 60.4% lower than in Bahrain (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in India is 66.9% lower than in Bahrain | |
| Rent Prices in India are 83.1% lower than in Bahrain | |
| Restaurant Prices in India are 66.3% lower than in Bahrain | |
| Groceries Prices in India are 52.3% lower than in Bahrain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in India is 40.5% lower than in Bahrain | |
Restaurants | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
BD2.70 (₹676.92) |
BD0.80 (₹200.00) |
-70.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
BD15.00 (₹3,760.69) |
BD3.99 (₹1,000.00) |
-73.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
BD3.00 (₹752.14) |
BD1.41 (₹352.86) |
-53.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
BD2.50 (₹626.78) |
BD0.72 (₹180.00) |
-71.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD3.50 (₹877.49) |
BD1.20 (₹300.00) |
-65.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
BD1.79 (₹447.97) |
BD0.65 (₹163.46) |
-63.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD0.36 (₹89.05) |
BD0.15 (₹37.55) |
-57.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
BD0.12 (₹31.24) |
BD0.06 (₹14.67) |
-53.1 % |
Markets | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
BD0.58 (₹144.69) |
BD0.25 (₹62.08) |
-57.1 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
BD0.42 (₹105.69) |
BD0.16 (₹40.98) |
-61.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
BD0.45 (₹113.80) |
BD0.11 (₹28.18) |
-75.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
BD0.99 (₹247.33) |
BD0.35 (₹87.80) |
-64.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
BD1.67 (₹417.93) |
BD0.82 (₹205.05) |
-50.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
BD1.09 (₹272.92) |
BD0.50 (₹124.66) |
-54.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
BD1.75 (₹439.45) |
BD0.90 (₹225.67) |
-48.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
BD0.44 (₹111.23) |
BD0.34 (₹84.59) |
-24.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
BD0.38 (₹95.60) |
BD0.11 (₹28.34) |
-70.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
BD0.38 (₹96.26) |
BD0.17 (₹42.95) |
-55.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
BD0.27 (₹68.67) |
BD0.08 (₹20.93) |
-69.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
BD0.21 (₹52.96) |
BD0.06 (₹15.29) |
-71.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
BD0.20 (₹49.96) |
BD0.07 (₹17.42) |
-65.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
BD0.62 (₹155.44) |
BD0.17 (₹43.16) |
-72.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
BD0.26 (₹64.21) |
BD0.12 (₹28.84) |
-55.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
BD9.00 (₹2,256.41) |
BD2.79 (₹700.00) |
-69.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
BD1.38 (₹344.93) |
BD0.63 (₹158.87) |
-53.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
BD1.21 (₹304.44) |
BD1.02 (₹256.21) |
-15.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
BD2.25 (₹564.10) |
BD1.91 (₹480.00) |
-14.9 % |
Transportation | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
BD0.30 (₹75.21) |
BD0.10 (₹25.00) |
-66.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
BD14.00 (₹3,509.97) |
BD3.19 (₹800.00) |
-77.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
BD2.00 (₹501.42) |
BD0.38 (₹96.00) |
-80.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
BD2.09 (₹524.53) |
BD0.16 (₹40.23) |
-92.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
BD6.00 (₹1,504.27) |
BD0.60 (₹150.00) |
-90.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
BD0.24 (₹58.94) |
BD0.42 (₹104.80) |
+77.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
BD10,000.00 (₹2,507,124.07) |
BD4,267.84 (₹1,070,000.00) |
-57.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
BD7,571.96 (₹1,898,384.68) |
BD7,618.72 (₹1,910,108.47) |
+0.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
BD49.64 (₹12,444.71) |
BD14.24 (₹3,569.16) |
-71.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
BD9.73 (₹2,438.39) |
BD1.35 (₹337.45) |
-86.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
BD15.23 (₹3,819.07) |
BD2.69 (₹673.24) |
-82.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
BD28.61 (₹7,173.16) |
BD5.54 (₹1,388.55) |
-80.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
BD13.62 (₹3,413.55) |
BD2.68 (₹670.77) |
-80.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
BD4.00 (₹1,002.85) |
BD1.20 (₹300.00) |
-70.1 % |
Childcare | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
BD198.61 (₹49,793.00) |
BD21.71 (₹5,442.38) |
-89.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
BD3,628.00 (₹909,584.61) |
BD625.32 (₹156,776.42) |
-82.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
BD20.13 (₹5,046.92) |
BD8.58 (₹2,151.76) |
-57.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
BD19.42 (₹4,868.00) |
BD9.21 (₹2,309.01) |
-52.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
BD32.31 (₹8,099.94) |
BD15.46 (₹3,874.87) |
-52.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
BD32.50 (₹8,148.15) |
BD11.45 (₹2,869.72) |
-64.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
BD348.09 (₹87,270.71) |
BD54.42 (₹13,643.29) |
-84.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
BD238.45 (₹59,783.51) |
BD34.37 (₹8,617.30) |
-85.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
BD682.87 (₹171,203.87) |
BD124.04 (₹31,099.25) |
-81.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
BD466.83 (₹117,039.09) |
BD79.78 (₹20,002.14) |
-82.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
BD90.29 (₹22,637.49) |
BD42.61 (₹10,682.93) |
-52.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
BD65.87 (₹16,514.78) |
BD22.17 (₹5,557.47) |
-66.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bahrain Edit |
India Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
BD854.62 (₹214,262.83) |
BD168.52 (₹42,249.18) |
-80.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.33 | 8.92 | +40.8 % |
| Last update: | 15 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 70 | 2768 | |
Moving to Bahrain? Explore:
Moving to India? Explore: