Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 3.692 (3,559 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 3.280 (3,162 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.903 (871 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.550 (530 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.025 (988 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.427 (412 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 3.690 (3,558 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.910 (878 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.352 (340 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 2.060 (1,986 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 505% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (6,960 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.889 (857 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.379 (365 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Bahrain is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 508 (489,995 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 353 (340,098 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 77 (74,438 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 348 (335,323 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 237 (228,126 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 87 (83,921 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 587% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (10,507 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 103 (99,661 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 47 (45,631 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.076 (2,966 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 1.932 (1,863 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 23 (21,969 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 18 (17,826 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 40 (38,473 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 47 (45,505 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,478 (5,281,990 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.200 (193 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 11 (10,270 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 2.082 (2,007 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 4.094 (3,948 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 17 (16,798 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (2,143 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 2.285 (2,203 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.757 (1,694 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.198 (1,155 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.684 (1,624 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.415 (2,328 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 14 (13,629 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (7,118 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 24 (22,690 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 31 (30,006 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.320 (5,130 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.151 (2,074 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 3.622 (3,492 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 516% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 191 (184,025 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.193 (186 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 445% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 31 (29,809 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.000 (964 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,295 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bahrain is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria
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