Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| B$8 (C$7) | C$20 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| B$7 (C$6) | C$10 | 37% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| B$4.06 (C$3.81) | C$5.78 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| B$2.83 (C$2.65) | C$1.98 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| B$3.14 (C$2.95) | C$4.18 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| B$4.10 (C$3.84) | C$3.04 | 26% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| B$10 (C$9) | C$10 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| B$3.88 (C$3.64) | C$4.24 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| B$3.16 (C$2.96) | C$3.76 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| B$3.23 (C$3.03) | C$3.41 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| B$34 (C$32) | C$19 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| B$2.04 (C$1.91) | C$2.48 | 23% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| B$1.82 (C$1.71) | C$1.93 | 12% |
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| B$1,754 (C$1,645) | C$2,136 | 23% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| B$1,047 (C$982) | 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$1,166) | C$1,120 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| B$698 (C$654) | C$806 | 19% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| B$151 (C$142) | C$66 | 114% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| B$62 (C$58) | C$54 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| B$709 (C$665) | C$311 | 114% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| B$225 (C$211) | C$97 | 118% |
| 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 in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| B$132 (C$123) | C$60 | 104% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| B$83 (C$78) | C$39 | 99% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| B$153 (C$143) | C$98 | 47% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| B$129 (C$121) | C$117 | 3% |
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| B$31,668 (C$29,701) | C$22,942 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| B$0.53 (C$0.50) | C$1.39 | 64% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| B$56 (C$52) | C$67 | 22% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$4.20) | C$6 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| B$3.75 (C$3.52) | C$3.85 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| B$6 (C$5.93) | C$4.28 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| B$3.25 (C$3.05) | C$3.11 | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| B$2.79 (C$2.62) | C$2.46 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| B$13 (C$13) | C$20 | 37% |
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$53) | 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 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| B$100 (C$94) | C$9 | 904% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| B$5.15 (C$4.83) | C$5.42 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| B$5.00 (C$4.69) | C$7 | 29% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| B$548 (C$514) | C$647 | 21% |
| 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 | 149% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| B$8 (C$7) | C$11 | 35% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,942 (B$5,269) in Bandar Seri Begawan.