Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (£4.24) | £12 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (£3.64) | £5.43 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (£2.19) | £3.30 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (£1.53) | £0.93 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (£1.70) | £2.39 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (£2.21) | £1.96 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (£5.26) | £3.47 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (£2.09) | £1.71 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (£1.71) | £1.30 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (£1.74) | £2.12 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (£18) | £7 | + 167% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (£0.98) | £1.11 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (£947) | £1,100 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (£565) | £868 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (£48) | £170 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (£671) | £659 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (£377) | £621 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (£82) | £126 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (£33) | £21 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$709 (£383) | £386 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (£121) | £107 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (£4.77) | £6 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (£4.73) | £12 | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 32% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (£71) | £62 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (£45) | £30 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (£82) | £66 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (£70) | £69 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (£17,089) | £18,131 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (£0.29) | £1.24 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (£30) | £65 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (£3.75) | £2.95 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (£7) | £4.55 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (£24) | £62 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (£2.42) | £2.75 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (£2.03) | £1.30 | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (£3.41) | £3.71 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (£1.75) | £1.73 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (£1.51) | £1.64 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (£15) | £33 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (£9) | £18 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (£31) | £66 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (£30) | £58 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (£54) | £8 | + 574% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (£2.78) | £2.90 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (£2.70) | £3.86 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (£296) | £389 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (£0.11) | £0.10 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (£51) | £36 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (£4.13) | £9 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,378 (B$4,407) in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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