Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandar Seri Begawan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (C$8) | C$22 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.84 (C$3.87) | C$5.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.97 (C$3.00) | C$1.97 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (C$3.17) | C$4.31 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (C$4.13) | C$3.89 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (C$3.92) | C$4.59 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (C$3.19) | C$3.65 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.24 (C$3.27) | C$3.41 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$33 (C$34) | C$19 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (C$2.05) | C$2.55 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.73 (C$1.75) | C$2.11 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandar Seri Begawan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (C$1,770) | C$2,291 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (C$1,056) | C$1,332 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (C$90) | C$124 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (C$1,255) | C$1,235 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (C$704) | C$875 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$105 (C$106) | C$68 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$60 (C$60) | C$54 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$709 (C$716) | C$311 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (C$227) | C$140 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$8 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 89% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandar Seri Begawan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (C$133) | C$57 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (C$84) | C$41 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (C$154) | C$105 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (C$130) | C$117 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandar Seri Begawan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (C$31,960) | C$22,942 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (C$0.53) | C$1.66 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$27 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Bandar Seri Begawan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (C$14) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (C$44) | C$77 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (C$4.52) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (C$3.79) | C$4.17 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$2.51 (C$2.53) | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (C$2.82) | C$2.78 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bandar Seri Begawan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (C$29) | C$53 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$66 (C$67) | C$135 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (C$56) | C$96 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (C$101) | C$10 | + 937% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (C$5.19) | C$4.71 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (C$5.05) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$661 (C$667) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.26 (C$0.26) | C$0.24 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (C$95) | C$37 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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