- Cost of Living
- Bahrain
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bahrain compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bahrain is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 4.068 (3,914 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dinar 2.668 (2,568 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 1.245 (1,198 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.785 (755 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.323 (1,273 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.622 (599 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 2.333 (2,245 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 1.034 (995 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.474 (456 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dinar 1.078 (1,037 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dinar 7 (7,164 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dinar 0.675 (649 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.371 (357 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 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 576 (553,814 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dinar 363 (348,898 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 57 (54,449 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dinar 354 (340,777 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dinar 214 (206,235 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dinar 26 (25,389 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dinar 11 (10,688 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dinar 144 (138,433 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 46 (43,787 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.767 (3,625 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.663 (2,563 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Bahrain is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 18 (17,004 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dinar 21 (19,791 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (31,944 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 31 (30,278 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bahrain is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 6,233 (5,996,936 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.179 (172 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 16 (15,288 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Bahrain is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.870 (1,800 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 7 (6,254 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 12 (11,684 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dinar 2.222 (2,138 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.994 (1,918 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 2.129 (2,048 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 1.166 (1,122 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.169 (1,125 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.359 (2,270 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Bahrain is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 11 (10,276 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 7 (7,068 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (22,362 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 23 (22,110 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dinar 5.338 (5,136 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 2.025 (1,948 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dinar 2.918 (2,807 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 399% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dinar 191 (183,637 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.068 (66 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 36 (34,351 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 1.967 (1,893 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
962.173
NGN
/
BHD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,055 prices entered by 169 different people.
Cost of living in Bahrain is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria
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