Cost of living in Brunei compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (Taka 379) | Taka 535 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Taka 449) | Taka 449 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (Taka 190) | Taka 240 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (Taka 266) | Taka 102 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Taka 126) | Taka 133 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Taka 150) | Taka 80 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Taka 840) | Taka 347 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Taka 253) | Taka 207 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Taka 190) | Taka 26 | + 623% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Taka 190) | Taka 571 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Taka 4,426) | Taka 1,347 | + 229% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Taka 150) | Taka 112 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Taka 155) | Taka 53 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Taka 107,978) | Taka 43,087 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Taka 85,721) | Taka 21,416 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Taka 5,011) | Taka 4,489 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Taka 75,881) | Taka 37,342 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Taka 56,675) | Taka 20,129 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Taka 2,506) | Taka 3,105 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Taka 2,846) | Taka 947 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Taka 58,989) | Taka 36,542 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Taka 22,250) | Taka 16,205 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Taka 522) | Taka 369 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Taka 632) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Taka 6,066) | Taka 2,612 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Taka 5,059) | Taka 3,117 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Taka 5,364) | Taka 9,947 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Taka 5,449) | Taka 6,827 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Taka 2,449,885) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Taka 34) | Taka 91 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Taka 3,794) | Taka 1,696 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Taka 361) | Taka 296 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Taka 1,265) | Taka 1,395 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Taka 2,658) | Taka 1,191 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Taka 253) | Taka 498 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Taka 316) | Taka 208 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Taka 431) | Taka 690 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Taka 240) | Taka 173 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Taka 206) | Taka 229 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Taka 1,440) | Taka 304 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 160% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Taka 2,022) | Taka 1,410 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Taka 1,355) | Taka 885 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Taka 3,794) | Taka 1,939 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Taka 4,860) | Taka 3,617 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Taka 6,323) | Taka 1,328 | + 376% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Taka 339) | Taka 393 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 594 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Taka 31,617) | Taka 35,756 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Taka 51) | Taka 2.19 | + 2208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Taka 5,059) | Taka 1,057 | + 379% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Taka 949) | Taka 264 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 602 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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