Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 15% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 12 different people.
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 100% more expensive than in 'Ain Temouchent (Algeria) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 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.