Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Azua de Compostela, Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 39% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (RD$ 345) | RD$ 500 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (RD$ 297) | RD$ 400 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (RD$ 179) | RD$ 75 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (RD$ 124) | RD$ 65 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 70 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (RD$ 180) | RD$ 60 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (RD$ 428) | RD$ 243 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (RD$ 171) | RD$ 80 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (RD$ 139) | RD$ 50 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (RD$ 142) | RD$ 120 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (RD$ 1,495) | RD$ 800 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (RD$ 89) | RD$ 65 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (RD$ 80) | RD$ 40 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 128% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (RD$ 77,099) | RD$ 22,000 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (RD$ 46,005) | RD$ 16,000 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (RD$ 3,919) | RD$ 3,500 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (RD$ 54,668) | RD$ 18,000 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (RD$ 30,668) | RD$ 11,000 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (RD$ 6,639) | RD$ 2,500 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (RD$ 2,704) | RD$ 1,450 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$709 (RD$ 31,171) | RD$ 28,000 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (RD$ 9,889) | RD$ 8,000 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (RD$ 388) | RD$ 390 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (RD$ 385) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 123% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (RD$ 5,781) | RD$ 2,500 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (RD$ 3,654) | RD$ 1,500 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (RD$ 6,713) | RD$ 3,000 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (RD$ 5,678) | RD$ 4,500 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 11% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (RD$ 1,392,042) | RD$ 700,000 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (RD$ 23) | RD$ 58 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (RD$ 2,453) | RD$ 2,300 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 9% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (RD$ 306) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (RD$ 588) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (RD$ 1,918) | RD$ 1,500 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (RD$ 197) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (RD$ 165) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (RD$ 278) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (RD$ 143) | RD$ 120 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (RD$ 123) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (RD$ 588) | RD$ 350 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is about the same as in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (RD$ 1,244) | RD$ 1,200 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (RD$ 733) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (RD$ 2,505) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (RD$ 2,442) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (RD$ 4,396) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (RD$ 226) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (RD$ 220) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (RD$ 24,102) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (RD$ 9) | RD$ 9 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (RD$ 4,129) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (RD$ 336) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 41 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 44% more expensive than in Azua de Compostela (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 102,182 (B$2,325) in Bandar Seri Begawan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 71,000 in Azua de Compostela.
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