Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 18% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 15% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bandar Seri Begawan | Southend-on-Sea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (£4.57) | £9 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (£3.98) | £6 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.84 (£2.26) | £4.39 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.97 (£1.75) | £0.84 | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (£1.85) | £3.00 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (£2.41) | £2.09 | + 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (£5.73) | £5.12 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (£2.28) | £1.90 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (£1.86) | £0.80 | + 133% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.24 (£1.90) | £2.17 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$33 (£20) | £7 | + 172% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (£1.20) | £2.12 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.73 (£1.02) | £0.93 | + 10% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bandar Seri Begawan | Southend-on-Sea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (£1,032) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (£616) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (£52) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (£731) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (£410) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$105 (£62) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$60 (£35) | £19 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$709 (£417) | £329 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (£132) | £68 | + 94% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (£5.19) | £5.49 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$8 (£4.69) | £10 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 55% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bandar Seri Begawan | Southend-on-Sea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (£77) | £51 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (£49) | £31 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (£90) | £53 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (£76) | £54 | + 42% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 49% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bandar Seri Begawan | Southend-on-Sea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (£18,626) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (£0.31) | £1.57 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (£33) | £79 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | B$27 (£16) | £13 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 20% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bandar Seri Begawan | Southend-on-Sea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (£4.09) | £3.07 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (£26) | £75 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (£2.64) | £2.81 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (£2.21) | £1.30 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (£3.72) | £2.69 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$2.51 (£1.47) | £1.91 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (£1.64) | £1.58 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (£8) | £11 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 10% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Bandar Seri Begawan | Southend-on-Sea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (£17) | £24 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (£10) | £24 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$66 (£39) | £100 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (£33) | £56 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (£59) | £8 | + 644% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (£3.03) | £2.70 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (£2.94) | £4.38 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$661 (£389) | £296 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.26 (£0.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (£55) | £35 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (£4.50) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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