Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (€4.90) | €9 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (€4.20) | €5.45 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (€2.53) | €3.75 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (€1.76) | €1.23 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (€1.96) | €3.25 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (€2.55) | €1.35 | + 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (€6) | €4.12 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (€2.42) | €1.36 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (€1.97) | €0.68 | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (€2.01) | €1.14 | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (€21) | €8 | + 179% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (€1.27) | €2.02 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (€1.13) | €0.90 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 72% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (€1,092) | €426 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (€652) | €302 | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (€56) | €122 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (€775) | €316 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (€435) | €245 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (€94) | €94 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (€38) | €21 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$709 (€442) | €351 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (€140) | €71 | + 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (€5.50) | €10 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (€5.46) | €5.67 | - 4% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 20% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (€82) | €83 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (€52) | €40 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (€95) | €70 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (€80) | €71 | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (€19,724) | €23,202 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (€0.33) | €1.57 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€35) | €39 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (€4.33) | €3.23 | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (€8) | €5.59 | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (€27) | €32 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (€2.79) | €3.88 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (€2.34) | €3.80 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (€3.94) | €3.50 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (€2.02) | €1.53 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (€1.74) | €1.83 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (€18) | €22 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (€35) | €38 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (€35) | €46 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (€62) | €7 | + 804% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (€3.21) | €3.40 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (€3.11) | €3.22 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (€341) | €792 | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (€0.13) | €0.24 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (€58) | €38 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (€4.76) | €4.08 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 6% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,383 (B$2,220) in Bandar Seri Begawan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,300 in Patras.
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