- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (Taka 464) | Taka 328 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (Taka 419) | Taka 415 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (Taka 378) | Taka 169 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (Taka 167) | Taka 74 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (Taka 283) | Taka 97 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (Taka 365) | Taka 63 | + 480% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Taka 794) | Taka 359 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (Taka 346) | Taka 146 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (Taka 208) | Taka 24 | + 786% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Taka 179) | Taka 304 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Taka 4,187) | Taka 2,421 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (Taka 144) | Taka 101 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (Taka 78) | Taka 44 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (Taka 105,875) | Taka 40,945 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (Taka 53,492) | Taka 32,498 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (Taka 3,743) | Taka 3,873 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (Taka 77,753) | Taka 42,062 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (Taka 48,415) | Taka 24,788 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (Taka 9,515) | Taka 3,366 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (Taka 2,387) | Taka 2,008 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (Taka 107,673) | Taka 43,783 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (Taka 14,103) | Taka 14,583 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (Taka 537) | Taka 292 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (Taka 299) | Taka 606 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (Taka 5,676) | Taka 2,177 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (Taka 3,793) | Taka 2,485 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (Taka 9,499) | Taka 4,501 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (Taka 14,955) | Taka 3,784 | + 295% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (Taka 2,392,725) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (Taka 31) | Taka 92 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,504 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (Taka 283) | Taka 297 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (Taka 419) | Taka 476 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (Taka 2,374) | Taka 1,238 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (Taka 267) | Taka 370 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (Taka 314) | Taka 304 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Taka 436) | Taka 344 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Taka 227) | Taka 90 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (Taka 152) | Taka 110 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (Taka 1,050) | Taka 326 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (Taka 2,382) | Taka 1,455 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (Taka 963) | Taka 756 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Taka 3,589) | Taka 2,663 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (Taka 2,845) | Taka 4,971 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Taka 5,982) | Taka 1,315 | + 355% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 516 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (Taka 22,731) | Taka 35,756 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (Taka 11) | Taka 21 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (Taka 5,279) | Taka 2,557 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (Taka 299) | Taka 228 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,675 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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