Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.834 (2,865 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.201 (3,236 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.448 (1,464 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.635 (642 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.129 (1,141 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.426 (431 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.214 (3,249 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (920 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.400 (404 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (2,083 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 373% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 5.311 (5,369 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 1.000 (1,011 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.316 (319 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 392 (396,646 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 332 (335,305 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 203 (205,458 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 383 (386,832 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 224 (226,942 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 70 (70,762 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (8,744 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 119 (120,461 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 22 (22,493 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 1.902 (1,923 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 4.457 (4,505 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 15 (15,567 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (17,895 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 26 (26,470 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 33 (33,081 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 8,375 (8,466,198 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.234 (237 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 9 (9,523 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.154 (2,177 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (7,110 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 15 (14,914 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.000 (3,033 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (2,309 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.672 (1,691 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.351 (1,366 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 286% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.522 (1,539 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.230 (2,254 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 13 (13,055 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 6 (6,141 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 26 (25,992 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 13 (12,966 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 6.000 (6,065 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.432 (1,448 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.000 (3,033 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 493% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (192,935 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (195 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 489% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 26 (26,460 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 2.290 (2,315 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 814 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria
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