Cost of living in Hangzhou, China vs Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (B$9) | B$8 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (B$7) | B$7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (B$2.57) | B$4.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (B$2.88) | B$2.83 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (B$3.12) | B$3.14 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (B$1.72) | B$4.10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (B$10) | B$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (B$3.25) | B$3.88 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (B$1.45) | B$3.16 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (B$1.43) | B$3.23 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (B$22) | B$34 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (B$1.90) | B$2.04 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (B$2.97) | B$1.82 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 (B$1,572) | B$1,754 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 (B$946) | B$1,047 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 (B$113) | B$89 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (B$934) | B$1,244 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 (B$581) | B$698 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (B$68) | B$151 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (B$18) | B$62 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (B$636) | B$709 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (B$142) | B$225 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (B$5.71) | B$9 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (B$9) | B$9 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (B$78) | B$132 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (B$51) | B$83 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (B$116) | B$153 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (B$127) | B$129 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,399元 (B$37,946) | B$31,668 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (B$1.44) | B$0.53 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 (B$26) | B$56 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (B$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 13% more expensive than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (B$7) | B$7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (B$5.55) | B$13 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (B$67) | B$44 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (B$10) | B$4.48 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (B$8) | B$3.75 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (B$6) | B$6 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (B$2.01) | B$3.25 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (B$2.31) | B$2.79 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (B$8) | B$13 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 25% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (B$34) | B$28 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (B$28) | B$17 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (B$60) | B$57 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (B$71) | B$56 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (B$10) | B$100 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (B$7) | B$5.15 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (B$5.52) | B$5.00 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (B$640) | B$548 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (B$0.13) | B$0.21 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289元 (B$59) | B$94 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (B$3.70) | B$8 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 19% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
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