Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (C$3.83) | C$5.78 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (C$2.66) | C$1.98 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (C$2.96) | C$4.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (C$3.86) | C$3.04 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (C$3.66) | C$4.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (C$2.98) | C$3.76 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (C$3.05) | C$3.41 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (C$32) | C$19 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (C$1.92) | C$2.48 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (C$1.72) | C$1.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (C$1,653) | C$2,136 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (C$986) | C$1,241 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (C$84) | C$133 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (C$1,172) | C$1,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (C$657) | C$806 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (C$142) | C$66 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$709 (C$668) | C$311 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (C$212) | C$97 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (C$124) | C$60 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (C$78) | C$39 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (C$144) | C$98 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (C$122) | C$117 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (C$29,836) | C$22,942 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (C$0.50) | C$1.39 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (C$7) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (C$13) | C$22 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (C$41) | C$77 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (C$4.22) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (C$3.54) | C$3.85 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (C$5.95) | C$4.28 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (C$3.06) | C$3.11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (C$27) | C$52 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (C$16) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (C$54) | C$117 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (C$52) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (C$94) | C$9 | + 909% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (C$4.85) | C$5.42 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (C$4.71) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (C$517) | C$647 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (C$0.19) | C$0.83 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (C$88) | C$35 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (C$7) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,000 (B$6,368) in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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