Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 1% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 41 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.27 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.84 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.23 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.40 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.25 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.49 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.35 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.19 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.35 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 60 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.08 (Dirham 5.64) | Dirham 5.00 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.97 (Dirham 5.35) | Dirham 3.17 | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 33% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,143 (Dirham 3,107) | Dirham 5,414 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$944 (Dirham 2,566) | Dirham 5,609 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$68 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 388 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,522 (Dirham 4,138) | Dirham 5,375 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$712 (Dirham 1,936) | Dirham 3,212 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$183 (Dirham 498) | Dirham 203 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$79 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 317 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$695 (Dirham 1,889) | Dirham 1,125 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$193 (Dirham 526) | Dirham 497 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 71% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$179 (Dirham 485) | Dirham 195 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$106 (Dirham 289) | Dirham 186 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$168 (Dirham 455) | Dirham 271 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$133 (Dirham 363) | Dirham 233 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 11% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$30,187 (Dirham 82,057) | Dirham 85,506 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Dirham 1.43) | Dirham 1.75 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$52 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 107 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$9 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 22 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$25 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 50 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.59 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.35 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$5.75 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$11 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 44 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 131 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$13 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 61 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$37 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 500 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$62 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 219 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.35 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 48% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | B$750 (Dirham 2,039) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.22 (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.35 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$101 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 217 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
2.718
AED
/
BND
Do you live in Al Ain? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 242% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 11% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Osaka is 22% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in New York is 8% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in London is 49% more expensive than in Jeddah
- Cost of living in Morelia is 64% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chaiyaphum (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iasi (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tuy Hoa (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Trang (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sattahip (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tirana (Albania)
Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,509
(B$4,970)
in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Recent Prices Added
- Ipad air 2, 64gb in Kansas City, Missouri costs $500 (12 minutes ago)
- Ipad air 2, 64gb in Ahmedabad costs ₨37,990 (18 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Vancouver costs C$132 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Stoke-on-Trent costs £50 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Manchester costs £0.00 (about 2 hours ago)
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 480 sqft in Santa Cruz, California costs $1,816 (about 2 hours ago)