Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 15% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria)
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Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 100% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||
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Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
B$8 (690 Dinar) | - | - |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
B$7 (583 Dinar) | 689 Dinar | 15% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
B$4.08 (358 Dinar) | 205 Dinar | 74% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
B$3.06 (269 Dinar) | 88 Dinar | 206% |
12 eggs, large | ||
B$3.25 (286 Dinar) | 120 Dinar | 138% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
B$4.26 (374 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | 649% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
B$10 (856 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 71% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
B$3.86 (339 Dinar) | 150 Dinar | 126% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
B$3.16 (278 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | 826% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
B$3.23 (284 Dinar) | - | - |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
B$34 (2,986 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 497% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
B$2.11 (186 Dinar) | 90 Dinar | 106% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
B$1.52 (134 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | 625% |
Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 1% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
B$1,721 (151,154 Dinar) | - | - |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
B$949 (83,355 Dinar) | - | - |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
B$72 (6,341 Dinar) | - | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
B$1,250 (109,816 Dinar) | - | - |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
B$697 (61,215 Dinar) | - | - |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
B$170 (14,915 Dinar) | - | - |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
B$66 (5,770 Dinar) | - | - |
40” flat screen TV | ||
B$921 (80,898 Dinar) | 76,312 Dinar | 6% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
B$214 (18,818 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | 6% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
B$9 (784 Dinar) | 563 Dinar | 39% |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
B$7 (639 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 28% |
Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 75% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
B$140 (12,320 Dinar) | 4,262 Dinar | 189% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
B$84 (7,343 Dinar) | 5,235 Dinar | 40% |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
B$164 (14,388 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | 188% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
B$150 (13,175 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | 120% |
Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 2% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
B$31,625 (2,777,739 Dinar) | - | - |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
B$0.53 (46 Dinar) | 28 Dinar | 64% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
B$52 (4,589 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | 8% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
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Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 8% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
B$7 (609 Dinar) | - | - |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
B$7 (615 Dinar) | - | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
B$41 (3,592 Dinar) | - | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
B$5.19 (456 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 9% |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
B$3.47 (304 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 39% |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
B$7 (583 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 17% |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
B$3.25 (285 Dinar) | - | - |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
B$2.75 (241 Dinar) | - | - |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
B$12 (1,092 Dinar) | - | - |
Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 5% cheaper than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
B$30 (2,596 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | 48% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
B$15 (1,359 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 172% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
B$57 (5,006 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | 234% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
B$53 (4,691 Dinar) | - | - |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
B$100 (8,783 Dinar) | - | - |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
B$5.00 (439 Dinar) | - | - |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
B$5.00 (439 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | 12% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
B$565 (49,626 Dinar) | - | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
B$0.21 (18 Dinar) | - | - |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
B$96 (8,406 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | 20% |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
B$7 (598 Dinar) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 484,748 Dinar
(B$5,519)
in Bandar Seri Begawan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
422,000 Dinar
in 'Ain Temouchent.