Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei vs Vicenza, Italy
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 13% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (€4.89) | €12 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (€4.20) | €7 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$4.06 (€2.53) | €4.36 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.83 (€1.76) | €1.28 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | B$3.14 (€1.95) | €2.47 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$4.10 (€2.55) | €1.99 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$10 (€6) | €4.78 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$3.88 (€2.41) | €1.99 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.16 (€1.97) | €1.46 | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.23 (€2.01) | €1.04 | + 92% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$34 (€21) | €5.51 | + 284% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.04 (€1.27) | €1.89 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.82 (€1.13) | €1.08 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 13% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,754 (€1,090) | €999 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,047 (€651) | €650 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$89 (€55) | €347 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,244 (€773) | €567 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$698 (€434) | €443 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$151 (€94) | €273 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$62 (€38) | €21 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$709 (€441) | €394 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$225 (€140) | €123 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (€5.49) | €3.47 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$9 (€5.45) | €9 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 10% more expensive than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$132 (€82) | €96 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$83 (€52) | €36 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$153 (€95) | €95 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$129 (€80) | €112 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 26% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$31,668 (€19,688) | €25,708 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (€0.33) | €1.45 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$56 (€35) | €38 | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 37% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$7 (€4.33) | €7 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$13 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$44 (€27) | €95 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.48 (€2.79) | €5.00 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$3.75 (€2.33) | €2.75 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6 (€3.93) | €3.20 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.25 (€2.02) | €2.61 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$2.79 (€1.73) | €1.57 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$13 (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is about the same as in Vicenza (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$28 (€18) | €30 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$17 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$57 (€35) | €35 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$56 (€35) | €58 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (€62) | €6 | + 893% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.15 (€3.20) | €1.52 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | B$5.00 (€3.11) | €4.17 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$548 (€341) | €399 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.21 (€0.13) | €0.21 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$94 (€58) | €45 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$8 (€4.75) | €5.03 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) is 14% cheaper than in Vicenza (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Vicenza you would need to make just about €2,662 (B$4,282) in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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