Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan vs Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 54% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨392 (B$3.43) | B$8 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨587 (B$5.14) | B$7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨290 (B$2.54) | B$4.06 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨116 (B$1.02) | B$2.83 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨146 (B$1.28) | B$3.14 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨92 (B$0.81) | B$4.10 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨640 (B$5.60) | B$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨148 (B$1.30) | B$3.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (B$0.43) | B$3.16 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨303 (B$2.65) | B$3.23 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,360 (B$12) | B$34 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨136 (B$1.19) | B$2.04 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨67 (B$0.59) | B$1.82 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨79,687 (B$697) | B$1,754 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,742 (B$365) | B$1,047 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨11,771 (B$103) | B$89 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨51,861 (B$454) | B$1,244 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨31,371 (B$275) | B$698 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,958 (B$61) | B$151 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,053 (B$18) | B$62 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨50,630 (B$443) | B$709 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,906 (B$113) | B$225 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨574 (B$5.03) | B$9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨977 (B$9) | B$9 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,453 (B$30) | B$132 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,484 (B$48) | B$83 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,575 (B$84) | B$153 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,980 (B$61) | B$129 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 44% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,518,870 (B$22,041) | B$31,668 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (B$0.98) | B$0.53 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,695 (B$15) | B$56 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨405 (B$3.54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 53% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨253 (B$2.21) | B$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨532 (B$4.65) | B$13 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,028 (B$18) | B$44 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨528 (B$4.62) | B$4.48 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨282 (B$2.47) | B$3.75 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨350 (B$3.06) | B$6 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (B$1.43) | B$3.25 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (B$1.37) | B$2.79 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨447 (B$3.91) | B$13 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 50% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,367 (B$12) | B$28 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,693 (B$15) | B$17 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,774 (B$33) | B$57 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,173 (B$37) | B$56 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨613 (B$5.36) | B$100 | - 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨378 (B$3.31) | B$5.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨455 (B$3.98) | B$5.00 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨67,580 (B$591) | B$548 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (B$0.10) | B$0.21 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,942 (B$52) | B$94 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨287 (B$2.52) | B$8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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