Cost of living in Brunei compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (Taka 486) | Taka 354 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Taka 575) | Taka 372 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 189 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (Taka 340) | Taka 91 | + 275% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Taka 162) | Taka 156 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Taka 192) | Taka 83 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Taka 1,075) | Taka 697 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 209 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 37 | + 557% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 488 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Taka 5,666) | Taka 1,255 | + 352% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Taka 192) | Taka 130 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Taka 198) | Taka 57 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Taka 138,216) | Taka 48,251 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Taka 109,725) | Taka 35,702 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Taka 6,415) | Taka 3,885 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Taka 97,130) | Taka 61,660 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Taka 72,545) | Taka 24,728 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Taka 3,207) | Taka 3,381 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Taka 3,642) | Taka 945 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Taka 75,508) | Taka 42,323 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Taka 28,481) | Taka 19,150 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Taka 669) | Taka 561 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Taka 809) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Taka 7,765) | Taka 2,028 | + 283% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Taka 6,475) | Taka 3,683 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Taka 6,867) | Taka 7,920 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Taka 6,975) | Taka 4,630 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Taka 3,135,923) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Taka 43) | Taka 128 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Taka 4,857) | Taka 3,514 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Taka 462) | Taka 228 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Taka 1,619) | Taka 647 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Taka 3,402) | Taka 1,685 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Taka 324) | Taka 409 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Taka 405) | Taka 325 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Taka 552) | Taka 468 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Taka 307) | Taka 94 | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Taka 264) | Taka 172 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Taka 1,844) | Taka 640 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 238% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 238% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Taka 2,588) | Taka 1,598 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Taka 1,735) | Taka 896 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Taka 4,857) | Taka 1,777 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Taka 6,221) | Taka 3,233 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Taka 8,094) | Taka 999 | + 710% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Taka 434) | Taka 266 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 486 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (Taka 94,621) | Taka 35,756 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Taka 65) | Taka 10 | + 548% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Taka 6,475) | Taka 1,738 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Taka 1,214) | Taka 312 | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 763 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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