Shilpa's Shopping List

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April 29, May 5, 2009
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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







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