- 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 | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 17% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$12 (4,884 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$6 (2,670 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.02 (1,278 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.84 (1,202 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.94 (1,247 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.40 (1,866 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 (2,594 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.49 (1,477 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.35 (1,419 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.35 (1,420 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (9,322 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.08 (880 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.97 (833 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$1,143 (484,364 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$1,108 (469,635 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$68 (28,996 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,585 (671,611 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$742 (314,538 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$201 (85,214 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$85 (35,885 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$773 (327,559 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$230 (97,558 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (3,281 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (2,883 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$168 (71,089 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$106 (45,044 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$163 (69,030 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$133 (56,519 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 45% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$30,187 (12,791,391 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (223 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$51 (21,753 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 (3,737 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$25 (10,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.59 (2,367 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.35 (1,420 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$5.75 (2,435 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.17 (1,341 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.17 (1,342 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$11 (4,454 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (13,454 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$13 (5,580 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$37 (15,703 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$61 (25,715 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.35 (2,266 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (2,119 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | B$210 (88,822 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.67 (282 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$101 (42,802 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (3,208 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 96 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 24% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,580,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,193,022 Franc
(B$2,815)
in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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