- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (3,928 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (2,576 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (1,202 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.721 (696 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.300 (1,256 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (601 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (2,253 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.064 (1,027 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (457 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (1,041 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (7,189 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.701 (677 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.325 (314 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 587 (567,191 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 395 (381,789 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 62 (60,267 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 372 (358,775 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 220 (212,264 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (25,097 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (10,835 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 148 (142,794 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (44,693 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 4.086 (3,945 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.455 (2,370 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (16,787 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 23 (22,229 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (32,844 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (32,185 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,836 (6,600,245 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.184 (178 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 17 (16,698 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (1,806 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (6,276 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 13 (12,873 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (2,146 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.290 (2,211 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.385 (2,302 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (1,126 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.063 (1,026 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.419 (2,336 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (10,311 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (7,093 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (22,439 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (22,186 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (5,154 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (1,955 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (2,817 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 390% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (184,268 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.261 (252 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 307% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 38 (36,987 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.055 (1,984 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 319% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,926 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria
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