Cost of living in Brunei compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (Taka 578) | Taka 253 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Taka 684) | Taka 518 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (Taka 289) | Taka 234 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (Taka 404) | Taka 91 | + 346% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Taka 193) | Taka 150 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Taka 229) | Taka 78 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Taka 1,278) | Taka 476 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Taka 385) | Taka 307 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Taka 289) | Taka 56 | + 417% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Taka 289) | Taka 407 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Taka 6,741) | Taka 1,600 | + 321% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Taka 229) | Taka 136 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Taka 235) | Taka 72 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 161% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Taka 164,432) | Taka 40,565 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Taka 130,537) | Taka 22,239 | + 487% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Taka 7,632) | Taka 4,221 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Taka 115,553) | Taka 50,272 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Taka 86,305) | Taka 31,111 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Taka 3,816) | Taka 5,000 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Taka 4,333) | Taka 1,266 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Taka 89,830) | Taka 49,805 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Taka 33,883) | Taka 15,000 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Taka 795) | Taka 568 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 192% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 192% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Taka 9,238) | Taka 2,505 | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Taka 7,704) | Taka 2,407 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Taka 8,169) | Taka 5,268 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Taka 8,298) | Taka 4,284 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 40% 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 3,730,728) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Taka 51) | Taka 110 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Taka 5,778) | Taka 2,433 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Taka 549) | Taka 250 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Taka 1,926) | Taka 308 | + 526% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$70 (Taka 6,741) | Taka 1,500 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Taka 385) | Taka 360 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Taka 481) | Taka 191 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Taka 656) | Taka 794 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Taka 365) | Taka 158 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Taka 314) | Taka 200 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Taka 2,194) | Taka 205 | + 969% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Brunei | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Taka 3,078) | Taka 1,513 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Taka 2,064) | Taka 1,024 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Taka 5,778) | Taka 3,000 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Taka 7,401) | Taka 3,597 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Taka 9,629) | Taka 1,519 | + 534% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$6.00 (Taka 578) | Taka 253 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (Taka 112,568) | Taka 35,756 | + 215% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Taka 77) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$60 (Taka 5,778) | Taka 2,307 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (Taka 481) | Taka 339 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 355 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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