Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 120% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.12 | + 187% | |
12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.21 | + 308% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.46 | + 198% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.82 | + 246% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.61 | + 194% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (R$ 143) | R$ 36 | + 293% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.82 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.42 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 184% | |||
Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 184% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (R$ 7,353) | R$ 1,618 | + 354% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (R$ 4,387) | R$ 1,081 | + 306% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (R$ 374) | R$ 369 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (R$ 5,214) | R$ 1,425 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (R$ 2,925) | R$ 865 | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (R$ 633) | R$ 493 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (R$ 258) | R$ 113 | + 129% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$709 (R$ 2,973) | R$ 1,517 | + 96% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (R$ 943) | R$ 413 | + 129% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 196% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 280% | |
Clothes | + 121% | |||
Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 121% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (R$ 551) | R$ 200 | + 176% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (R$ 348) | R$ 173 | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (R$ 640) | R$ 314 | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (R$ 542) | R$ 205 | + 164% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 36% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (R$ 132,754) | R$ 63,667 | + 109% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (R$ 2.22) | R$ 4.09 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (R$ 234) | R$ 167 | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 74% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 96% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (R$ 56) | R$ 49 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (R$ 183) | R$ 155 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.25 | + 220% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.70 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (R$ 56) | R$ 26 | + 115% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 71% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (R$ 119) | R$ 89 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (R$ 70) | R$ 36 | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (R$ 239) | R$ 130 | + 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (R$ 233) | R$ 167 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 419) | R$ 10 | + 4092% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 188% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 190% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (R$ 2,299) | R$ 2,650 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.76 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (R$ 394) | R$ 121 | + 224% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 237% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 97% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,863 (B$2,114) in Bandar Seri Begawan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,500 in Teresina.
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