Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 26% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 18% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| B$8 (£4.26) | £10 | 56% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| B$7 (£3.66) | £5.65 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| B$4.06 (£2.20) | £4.17 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| B$2.83 (£1.53) | £0.73 | 111% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| B$3.14 (£1.70) | £2.75 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| B$4.10 (£2.22) | £1.92 | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| B$10 (£5.28) | £5.41 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| B$3.88 (£2.10) | £1.89 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| B$3.16 (£1.71) | £0.81 | 111% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| B$3.23 (£1.75) | £2.16 | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| B$34 (£18) | £7 | 149% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| B$2.04 (£1.10) | £1.92 | 42% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| B$1.82 (£0.99) | £0.74 | 33% |
| Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 31% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| B$1,754 (£950) | £1,367 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| B$1,047 (£567) | £832 | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| B$89 (£48) | £164 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| B$1,244 (£674) | £1,029 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| B$698 (£378) | £915 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| B$151 (£82) | £156 | 48% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| B$62 (£33) | £19 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| B$709 (£384) | £340 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| B$225 (£122) | £71 | 71% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| B$9 (£4.78) | £5.36 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| B$9 (£4.75) | £10 | 52% |
| Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 42% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| B$132 (£71) | £49 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| B$83 (£45) | £32 | 40% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| B$153 (£83) | £54 | 54% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| B$129 (£70) | £55 | 28% |
| Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 46% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| B$31,668 (£17,154) | £22,837 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| B$0.53 (£0.29) | £1.23 | 77% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| B$56 (£30) | £59 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | £13 | - |
| Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 23% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| B$7 (£3.77) | £2.90 | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| B$13 (£7) | £9 | 16% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| B$44 (£24) | £75 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| B$4.48 (£2.43) | £2.74 | 11% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| B$3.75 (£2.03) | £1.35 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| B$6 (£3.42) | £2.57 | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| B$3.25 (£1.76) | £1.80 | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| B$2.79 (£1.51) | £1.49 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| B$13 (£7) | £11 | 32% |
| Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 9% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| B$28 (£15) | £23 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| B$17 (£9) | £22 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| B$57 (£31) | £100 | 69% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| B$56 (£30) | £54 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| B$100 (£54) | £8 | 622% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| B$5.15 (£2.79) | £2.65 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| B$5.00 (£2.71) | £3.79 | 28% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| B$548 (£297) | £296 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| B$0.21 (£0.11) | £0.20 | 44% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| B$94 (£51) | £35 | 44% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| B$8 (£4.14) | £9 | 55% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,804 (B$5,177) in Bandar Seri Begawan.