Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 9 (9,915 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.500 (2,754 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 2.050 (2,258 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.792 (872 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 2.580 (2,842 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.995 (1,096 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.140 (2,358 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.295 (1,427 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (441 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 3.026 (3,333 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 808% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 8 (8,901 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.800 (881 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.200 (220 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 363 (400,318 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (365,407 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 40 (44,066 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (421,560 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (247,315 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (77,115 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 908% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 30 (33,049 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (131,275 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (24,512 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (2,095 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (4,910 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (16,525 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (19,501 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 55 (60,590 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (36,051 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 10,500 (11,567,232 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.300 (330 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 10 (10,649 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (2,373 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 351% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (7,748 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (16,253 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (3,305 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (2,517 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (1,842 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (1,488 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (1,677 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.745 (1,923 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bahrain | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (14,227 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6.000 (6,610 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (28,326 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (14,130 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (6,610 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 581% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.500 (2,754 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 362% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (3,305 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 470% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (210,256 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (212 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 761% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 15 (16,074 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.483 (1,633 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 320 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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