- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Canada
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (C$8) | C$15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$6 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.93 (C$3.88) | C$5.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.08 (C$3.04) | C$2.05 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.44 (C$3.39) | C$4.81 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.60 (C$4.54) | C$2.90 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$9 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.83 (C$3.78) | C$4.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.20 (C$3.16) | C$3.34 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (C$3.19) | C$3.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (C$34) | C$16 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.19 (C$2.16) | C$2.41 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.04 (C$2.01) | C$2.01 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,358 (C$1,340) | C$1,651 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$920 (C$908) | C$1,142 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (C$78) | C$102 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,519 (C$1,499) | C$1,038 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$692 (C$683) | C$779 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$211 (C$208) | C$66 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$78 (C$77) | C$39 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$756 (C$746) | C$351 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$183 (C$180) | C$86 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$8 (C$8) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 120% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$159 (C$157) | C$59 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$93 (C$91) | C$40 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$167 (C$164) | C$93 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$150 (C$148) | C$92 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$30,187 (C$29,787) | C$22,749 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (C$0.52) | C$1.27 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$52 (C$52) | C$67 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$9 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$45 (C$44) | C$82 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.59 (C$5.51) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$4.15 (C$4.10) | C$3.72 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (C$5.94) | C$2.83 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$2.78 (C$2.74) | C$3.09 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.13 (C$3.08) | C$2.46 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$11 (C$11) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$30 (C$30) | C$46 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$15 (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$48 (C$47) | C$101 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$55 (C$54) | C$85 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (C$99) | C$8 | + 1064% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.11 (C$5.04) | C$5.34 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (C$4.93) | C$5.67 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$565 (C$558) | C$549 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.22 (C$0.21) | C$1.04 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$107 (C$105) | C$35 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$7 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 361 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$5,089
(B$5,158)
in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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