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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 37% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (25TL) | 25TL | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$6 (19TL) | 20TL | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.46 (11TL) | 10TL | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.98 (9TL) | 3.50TL | + 163% | |
12 eggs, large | B$2.93 (9TL) | 24TL | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$5.00 (15TL) | 3.00TL | + 415% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$8 (25TL) | 16TL | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.49 (11TL) | 3.00TL | + 259% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.35 (10TL) | 2.00TL | + 418% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.35 (10TL) | 8TL | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$22 (68TL) | 65TL | + 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.12 (7TL) | 3.50TL | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.79 (5.53TL) | 2.00TL | + 177% | |
Housing | + 205% | |||
Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 205% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,454 (4,496TL) | 1,250TL | + 260% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$920 (2,845TL) | 1,000TL | + 184% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$71 (220TL) | 300TL | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,522 (4,707TL) | 1,000TL | + 371% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$716 (2,213TL) | 850TL | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$183 (567TL) | 200TL | + 183% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$79 (246TL) | 60TL | + 310% | |
40” flat screen TV | B$695 (2,149TL) | 1,200TL | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$193 (598TL) | 400TL | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (24TL) | 20TL | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$7 (21TL) | 15TL | + 40% | |
Clothes | + 273% | |||
Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 273% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$179 (552TL) | 250TL | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$105 (325TL) | 35TL | + 830% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$160 (494TL) | 280TL | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$133 (412TL) | 300TL | + 37% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 22% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$30,187 (93,354TL) | 98,900TL | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (1.62TL) | 5.18TL | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$52 (162TL) | 200TL | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 4% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$9 (27TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$25 (76TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$5.59 (17TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.35 (10TL) | 8TL | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$5.75 (18TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.17 (10TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$3.17 (10TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$10 (32TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 17% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (86TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$15 (45TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$48 (148TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$58 (179TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$4.89 (15TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (15TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$750 (2,319TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.22 (0.67TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$101 (312TL) | 150TL | + 108% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$7 (21TL) | 13TL | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 41% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,811TL
(B$1,556)
in Bandar Seri Begawan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,400TL
in Alanya.
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