- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Canada
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (C$7) | C$16 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (C$5.63) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.08 (C$3.46) | C$5.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$3.06 (C$2.60) | C$2.05 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.25 (C$2.76) | C$5.20 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.26 (C$3.62) | C$2.90 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.86 (C$3.28) | C$4.10 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (C$2.69) | C$3.34 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (C$2.74) | C$3.36 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (C$29) | C$16 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.11 (C$1.79) | C$2.51 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.52 (C$1.29) | C$2.01 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,721 (C$1,461) | C$1,859 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$949 (C$806) | C$1,162 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$72 (C$61) | C$114 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,250 (C$1,061) | C$1,038 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$697 (C$592) | C$779 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$170 (C$144) | C$66 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$66 (C$56) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$921 (C$782) | C$351 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$214 (C$182) | C$86 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (C$8) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 79% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$140 (C$119) | C$57 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$84 (C$71) | C$38 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$164 (C$139) | C$94 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$150 (C$127) | C$99 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,625 (C$26,846) | C$22,749 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (C$0.45) | C$1.27 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$52 (C$44) | C$67 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (C$5.88) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (C$5.94) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$41 (C$35) | C$80 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.19 (C$4.41) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.47 (C$2.94) | C$3.72 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (C$5.63) | C$2.83 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (C$2.76) | C$3.09 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.75 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$12 (C$11) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$30 (C$25) | C$46 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$15 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (C$48) | C$101 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$53 (C$45) | C$85 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (C$85) | C$8 | + 902% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.00 (C$4.25) | C$5.30 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (C$4.24) | C$5.67 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$565 (C$480) | C$660 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$96 (C$81) | C$34 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$7 (C$5.78) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,532
(B$5,339)
in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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