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As concern grows over the cost of living in Bahrain, GulfWeekly sends reporter Shilpa Chandran out on a weekly shopping mission. She visits eight of the kingdom's most popular supermarkets to put them to the price test and to find out what it costs to buy a small trolley load of 20 popular items. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations. Email your consumer stories to shilpa.chandran@gulfweekly.com
Al Jazira Supermarket, Mahouz
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.775
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 1.925
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.425
Cucumber, Saudi, 1kg 0.425
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.350
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.975
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.700
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.925
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.400
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.400
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.800
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.200
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.600
Dettol, 125ml 0.590
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.200
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.825
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 0.950
Nutella, 200gm 0.925
Alosra Supermarket, Budaiya
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.795
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 2.000
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.425
Cucumber, Jordan, 1kg 0.450
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.350
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.950
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.660
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.960
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.400
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.450
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.750
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.550
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.600
Dettol, 125ml 0.600
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.185
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.875
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 1.025
Nutella, 200gm 0.925
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.230
Grand Total: BD22.130
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.230
Grand Total: BD21.570
Carrefour, City Centre, Manama
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.720
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 1.700
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.385
Cucumber, Saudi, 1kg 0.290
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.280
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.690
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.580
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.770
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.400
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.480
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.570
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.130
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.460
Dettol, 125ml 0.530
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.060
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.740
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 0.740
Nutella, 200gm 0.770
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.210
Grand Total: BD19.455
Geant Hypermarket, Manama
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.710
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 1.690
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.350
Cucumber, Jordan, 1kg 0.295
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.280
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.710
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.640
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.900
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.400
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.490
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.560
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.290
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.530
Dettol, 125ml 0.540
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.070
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.690
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 0.840
Nutella, 200gm 0.790
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.230
Grand Total: BD19.955
Jawad Supermarket, Barbar
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.800
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 1.845
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.475
Cucumber, Jordan, 1kg 0.395
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.350
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.900
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.660
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.990
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.350
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.500
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.750
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.100
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.600
Dettol, 125ml 0.600
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.190
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.775
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 0.790
Nutella, 200gm 0.930
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.230
Grand Total: BD21.180
Lebanon Trade Centre, Isa Town
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.725
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 1.850
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.325
Cucumber, Saudi, 1kg 0.225
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.400
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.950
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.675
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.900
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.400
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.360
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.650
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.550
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.610
Dettol, 125ml 0.600
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.150
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.775
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 0.960
Nutella, 200gm 0.850
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.230
Grand Total: BD21.135
Lulu Hypermarket, Manama
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.670
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 1.650
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.325
Cucumber, Jordan, 1kg 0.270
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.180
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.660
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.635
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.890
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.400
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.275
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.590
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.280
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.500
Dettol, 125ml 0.490
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.040
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.750
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 0.790
Nutella, 200gm 0.790
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.220
Grand Total: BD19.355
Mega Mart, Central Market, Manama
Sunsilk shine and strength, 200ml 0.675
Nivea extra dry body lotion,
400ml 1.750
Carrots, Australia, 1kg 0.390
Cucumber, Saudi, 1kg 0.225
Johnson's exfoliating
facial wash, 150ml 2.250
Galaxy jewels, 194gm 1.850
Tobasco chili sauce, 60ml 0.625
Al Marai milk, 2ltr 0.950
Kraft cheese spread,
240gm 0.875
Al Matrood fortified bread 0.350
Sadia chicken thighs, 900gm 1.395
Nestle Fitness whole grain cereals, 375gm 1.375
Kleenex economy kitchen
roll 1.425
Farley's Original rusks,
300gm 1.495
Dettol, 125ml 0.560
Loacker Gardena, 200gm 1.150
Nescafe red mug, 50gm 0.775
Afia sunflower oil, 750ml 0.895
Nutella, 200gm 0.850
Heinz baked beans,
220gm 0.250
Grand Total: BD20.110
