Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (AU$3.90) | AU$4.99 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (AU$2.71) | AU$1.27 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (AU$3.01) | AU$4.99 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (AU$3.93) | AU$4.99 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (AU$3.72) | AU$4.35 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (AU$3.03) | AU$3.46 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (AU$3.10) | AU$4.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (AU$33) | AU$16 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (AU$1.95) | AU$3.13 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (AU$1.75) | AU$1.79 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 29% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (AU$1,681) | AU$2,461 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (AU$1,003) | AU$1,879 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (AU$85) | AU$140 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (AU$1,192) | AU$1,843 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (AU$669) | AU$1,301 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (AU$145) | AU$92 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (AU$59) | AU$52 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$709 (AU$680) | AU$573 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (AU$216) | AU$177 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 24% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (AU$126) | AU$100 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (AU$80) | AU$60 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (AU$146) | AU$157 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (AU$124) | AU$117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 35% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (AU$30,352) | AU$25,963 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (AU$0.51) | AU$1.45 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (AU$53) | AU$100 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 25% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (AU$42) | AU$71 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (AU$4.30) | AU$6 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (AU$3.60) | AU$4.60 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (AU$6) | AU$5.36 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (AU$3.11) | AU$3.19 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (AU$2.67) | AU$3.88 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (AU$13) | AU$25 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 29% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (AU$27) | AU$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (AU$16) | AU$27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (AU$55) | AU$162 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (AU$53) | AU$108 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (AU$96) | AU$14 | + 563% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (AU$4.93) | AU$4.46 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (AU$4.79) | AU$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (AU$526) | AU$594 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.83 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (AU$90) | AU$53 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (AU$7) | AU$27 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 27% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,500 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,452 (B$5,689) in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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