Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.616 (3,231 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.540 (3,137 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.169 (1,443 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.601 (743 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.080 (1,334 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.392 (484 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.233 (1,523 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.760 (938 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.282 (348 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 0.710 (877 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 6 (7,664 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.089 (1,345 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.460 (568 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 594 (733,205 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 387 (478,442 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 83 (103,025 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 366 (452,206 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 282 (348,764 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 75 (92,618 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 17 (20,431 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 95 (117,316 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (32,342 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.000 (3,705 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.413 (2,979 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (20,558 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 22 (27,565 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 34 (41,985 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (40,183 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 9,130 (11,274,050 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.191 (236 ₦) | 310 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (17,203 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.000 (2,470 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 545% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (8,686 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 5.000 (6,175 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.000 (2,470 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.006 (2,478 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.500 (3,087 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.000 (1,235 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.000 (1,235 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.413 (2,979 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 23 (27,873 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (9,345 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 20 (24,973 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 21 (26,279 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 10 (12,349 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.816 (2,242 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.032 (3,744 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 649% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.040 (49 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 30 (36,630 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.086 (2,576 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 397% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 541 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria
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