Cost of living in Malang, Indonesia vs Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malang (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 37,112 (B$3.40) | B$8 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 31,370 (B$2.88) | B$7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 16,615 (B$1.52) | B$4.06 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 15,348 (B$1.41) | B$2.83 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 19,180 (B$1.76) | B$3.14 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 14,000 (B$1.28) | B$4.10 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 29,349 (B$2.69) | B$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 19,140 (B$1.75) | B$3.88 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 12,604 (B$1.16) | B$3.16 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 34,770 (B$3.19) | B$3.23 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 304,825 (B$28) | B$34 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 14,422 (B$1.32) | B$2.04 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,898 (B$1.46) | B$1.82 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Malang (Indonesia) is 63% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 5,035,190 (B$461) | B$1,754 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 3,236,110 (B$297) | B$1,047 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 500,000 (B$46) | B$89 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 3,751,080 (B$344) | B$1,244 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 2,835,570 (B$260) | B$698 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 425,000 (B$39) | B$151 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 293,017 (B$27) | B$62 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 5,500,000 (B$504) | B$709 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 2,350,000 (B$215) | B$225 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 43,800 (B$4.01) | B$9 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | B$9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Malang (Indonesia) is 56% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 350,000 (B$32) | B$132 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 483,221 (B$44) | B$83 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 817,114 (B$75) | B$153 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 350,000 (B$32) | B$129 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Malang (Indonesia) is 28% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 353,316,000 (B$32,382) | B$31,668 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 8,751 (B$0.80) | B$0.53 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 241,719 (B$22) | B$56 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Malang (Indonesia) is 43% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 9,000 (B$0.82) | B$7 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | B$13 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 209,473 (B$19) | B$44 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 40,000 (B$3.67) | B$4.48 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 14,091 (B$1.29) | B$3.75 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 30,302 (B$2.78) | B$6 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | B$3.25 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 20,000 (B$1.83) | B$2.79 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 72,381 (B$7) | B$13 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Malang (Indonesia) is 42% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 110,908 (B$10) | B$28 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 79,051 (B$7) | B$17 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 322,765 (B$30) | B$56 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 77,260 (B$7) | B$100 | - 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 22,466 (B$2.06) | B$5.15 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 53,029 (B$4.86) | B$5.00 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 15,000,000 (B$1,375) | B$548 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 1,500 (B$0.14) | B$0.21 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 249,096 (B$23) | B$94 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 18,411 (B$1.69) | B$8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2020.
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