Cost of living in Brunei compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (Taka 430) | Taka 264 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Taka 399) | Taka 397 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (Taka 184) | Taka 160 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (Taka 131) | Taka 81 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Taka 121) | Taka 116 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Taka 144) | Taka 52 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Taka 805) | Taka 434 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 186 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Taka 182) | Taka 25 | + 626% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Taka 182) | Taka 426 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Taka 4,246) | Taka 1,872 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Taka 144) | Taka 102 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Taka 148) | Taka 41 | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Taka 103,589) | Taka 48,433 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Taka 82,236) | Taka 27,702 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Taka 4,808) | Taka 4,496 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Taka 72,797) | Taka 34,541 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Taka 54,371) | Taka 19,179 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Taka 2,404) | Taka 3,784 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Taka 2,730) | Taka 1,257 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Taka 56,591) | Taka 35,775 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Taka 21,346) | Taka 12,836 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Taka 501) | Taka 341 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Taka 607) | Taka 1,289 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Taka 5,820) | Taka 1,687 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Taka 4,853) | Taka 1,618 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Taka 5,146) | Taka 4,829 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Taka 5,227) | Taka 3,696 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Taka 2,350,295) | Taka 1,708,220 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Taka 32) | Taka 96 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Taka 3,640) | Taka 2,184 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Taka 346) | Taka 189 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Taka 1,213) | Taka 588 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Taka 2,550) | Taka 914 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 560 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Taka 303) | Taka 256 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Taka 413) | Taka 340 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Taka 230) | Taka 87 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Taka 198) | Taka 102 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Taka 1,382) | Taka 231 | + 497% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Taka 1,939) | Taka 1,040 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Taka 1,300) | Taka 878 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Taka 3,640) | Taka 2,026 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Taka 4,662) | Taka 2,200 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Taka 6,066) | Taka 1,227 | + 394% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Taka 325) | Taka 362 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Taka 30,332) | Taka 35,756 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (Taka 11) | Taka 1.70 | + 568% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Taka 4,853) | Taka 1,903 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Taka 910) | Taka 276 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,266 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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