- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Ivory Coast
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 7% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (3,308 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$6 (2,573 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.46 (1,426 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.98 (1,229 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.93 (1,207 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$5.00 (2,061 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$8 (3,273 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.49 (1,437 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.35 (1,381 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.35 (1,381 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (9,068 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.12 (875 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.79 (737 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,454 (599,174 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$920 (379,133 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$71 (29,375 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,522 (627,396 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$716 (294,914 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$183 (75,552 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$79 (32,750 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$695 (286,458 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$193 (79,686 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (3,263 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (2,804 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$179 (73,572 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$105 (43,372 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$160 (65,865 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$133 (54,976 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 44% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$30,187 (12,442,110 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (216 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$52 (21,534 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$9 (3,635 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$25 (10,140 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.59 (2,302 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.35 (1,382 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$5.75 (2,369 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.17 (1,305 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.17 (1,305 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$10 (4,230 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (11,404 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$14 (5,863 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$48 (19,746 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$58 (23,861 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.89 (2,015 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (2,061 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$750 (309,127 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.22 (89 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$101 (41,633 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$7 (2,805 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 77 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 27% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,830,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,330,377 Franc
(B$3,228)
in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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