Cost of living in Brunei compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (Taka 452) | Taka 228 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Taka 419) | Taka 356 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (Taka 194) | Taka 188 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (Taka 137) | Taka 76 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Taka 128) | Taka 106 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Taka 152) | Taka 57 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Taka 847) | Taka 511 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Taka 255) | Taka 159 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Taka 191) | Taka 30 | + 538% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Taka 191) | Taka 448 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Taka 4,463) | Taka 1,508 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Taka 152) | Taka 103 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Taka 156) | Taka 42 | + 272% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Taka 108,876) | Taka 64,159 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Taka 86,433) | Taka 35,369 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Taka 5,053) | Taka 4,449 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Taka 76,512) | Taka 39,073 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Taka 57,146) | Taka 22,885 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Taka 2,527) | Taka 4,140 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Taka 2,869) | Taka 1,111 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Taka 59,480) | Taka 37,922 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Taka 22,435) | Taka 15,038 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Taka 527) | Taka 360 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Taka 638) | Taka 621 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Taka 6,117) | Taka 1,987 | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Taka 5,101) | Taka 2,314 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Taka 5,409) | Taka 6,592 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Taka 5,494) | Taka 4,486 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Taka 2,470,256) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Taka 34) | Taka 94 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Taka 3,826) | Taka 2,108 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Taka 364) | Taka 129 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Taka 1,275) | Taka 491 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Taka 2,680) | Taka 1,039 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Taka 255) | Taka 405 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Taka 319) | Taka 230 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Taka 435) | Taka 411 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Taka 242) | Taka 82 | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Taka 208) | Taka 100 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Taka 1,452) | Taka 240 | + 505% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Taka 2,038) | Taka 1,281 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Taka 1,366) | Taka 958 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Taka 3,826) | Taka 2,373 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Taka 4,900) | Taka 2,103 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Taka 6,376) | Taka 1,179 | + 441% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Taka 342) | Taka 284 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 632 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Taka 31,880) | Taka 35,756 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Taka 51) | Taka 6.00 | + 750% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Taka 5,101) | Taka 1,420 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Taka 956) | Taka 266 | + 260% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,212 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 67% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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