Cost of living in Zhengzhou, China vs Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhengzhou (China) is 36% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35元 (B$7) | B$8 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (B$5.78) | B$7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9元 (B$1.79) | B$4.06 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (B$2.89) | B$2.83 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (B$2.59) | B$3.14 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (B$1.43) | B$4.10 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58元 (B$12) | B$10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7元 (B$1.43) | B$3.88 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (B$1.43) | B$3.16 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.45元 (B$1.12) | B$3.23 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66元 (B$14) | B$34 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (B$1.59) | B$2.04 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (B$1.35) | B$1.82 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Zhengzhou (China) is 50% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,446元 (B$706) | B$1,754 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,068元 (B$424) | B$1,047 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 715元 (B$146) | B$89 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,326元 (B$476) | B$1,244 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,548元 (B$317) | B$698 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 285元 (B$58) | B$151 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78元 (B$16) | B$62 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,000元 (B$1,639) | B$709 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000元 (B$410) | B$225 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44元 (B$9) | B$9 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (B$10) | B$9 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Zhengzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 467元 (B$96) | B$132 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (B$57) | B$83 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (B$113) | B$153 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 950元 (B$195) | B$129 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Zhengzhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,000元 (B$31,752) | B$31,668 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (B$1.36) | B$0.53 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 134元 (B$28) | B$56 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36元 (B$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Zhengzhou (China) is 18% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15元 (B$3.07) | B$7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10元 (B$2.05) | B$13 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (B$20) | B$44 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15元 (B$3.07) | B$4.48 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (B$9) | B$3.75 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (B$5.69) | B$6 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (B$1.35) | B$3.25 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (B$1.81) | B$2.79 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40元 (B$8) | B$13 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Zhengzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 (B$20) | B$28 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 106元 (B$22) | B$17 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120元 (B$25) | B$57 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 195元 (B$40) | B$56 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50元 (B$10) | B$100 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (B$8) | B$5.15 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14元 (B$2.89) | B$5.00 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | B$548 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29元 (B$0.26) | B$0.21 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 241元 (B$49) | B$94 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40元 (B$8) | B$8 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zhengzhou (China) is 34% cheaper than in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require B$5,800 in Bandar Seri Begawan you would need to make just about B$3,820 (18,647元) in Zhengzhou.
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