Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 57% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 24 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.22 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (S/. 11) | S/. 3.79 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (S/. 27) | S/. 13 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (S/. 11) | S/. 4.50 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.46 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.49 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (S/. 93) | S/. 42 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (S/. 5.60) | S/. 7 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (S/. 5.01) | S/. 1.58 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 73% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (S/. 4,821) | S/. 2,890 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (S/. 2,877) | S/. 1,637 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (S/. 245) | S/. 212 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (S/. 3,418) | S/. 2,242 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (S/. 1,918) | S/. 1,154 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (S/. 415) | S/. 162 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (S/. 169) | S/. 71 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$709 (S/. 1,949) | S/. 1,232 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (S/. 618) | S/. 340 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (S/. 24) | S/. 34 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (S/. 24) | S/. 17 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 109% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (S/. 361) | S/. 155 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (S/. 228) | S/. 102 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (S/. 420) | S/. 248 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (S/. 355) | S/. 252 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 12% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (S/. 87,041) | S/. 63,383 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (S/. 1.46) | S/. 3.60 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (S/. 153) | S/. 120 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 20% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 20 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (S/. 37) | S/. 22 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (S/. 120) | S/. 72 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (S/. 12) | S/. 20 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (S/. 9) | S/. 4.61 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.21 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (S/. 37) | S/. 42 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 68% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (S/. 78) | S/. 37 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (S/. 46) | S/. 33 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (S/. 157) | S/. 90 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (S/. 153) | S/. 105 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (S/. 275) | S/. 25 | + 1007% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (S/. 14) | S/. 8 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (S/. 1,507) | S/. 1,713 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (S/. 0.56) | S/. 0.56 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (S/. 258) | S/. 170 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (S/. 21) | S/. 16 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 51% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 12,859 (B$4,678) in Bandar Seri Begawan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 8,500 in Lima.
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