Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 36 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 26) | R$ 34 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.84 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 49) | R$ 26 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.68 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 257) | R$ 44 | + 482% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.91 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (R$ 6,270) | R$ 3,728 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (R$ 4,978) | R$ 2,506 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (R$ 291) | R$ 595 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (R$ 4,406) | R$ 2,629 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (R$ 3,291) | R$ 1,696 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (R$ 146) | R$ 510 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (R$ 165) | R$ 89 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (R$ 3,426) | R$ 1,998 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (R$ 1,292) | R$ 628 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (R$ 37) | R$ 21 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (R$ 352) | R$ 250 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (R$ 294) | R$ 247 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (R$ 312) | R$ 410 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (R$ 316) | R$ 304 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (R$ 142,266) | R$ 116,376 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (R$ 1.95) | R$ 5.54 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (R$ 220) | R$ 230 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (R$ 73) | R$ 44 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (R$ 154) | R$ 265 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 23 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.28 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (R$ 84) | R$ 55 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (R$ 117) | R$ 113 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (R$ 79) | R$ 66 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 220) | R$ 210 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (R$ 282) | R$ 199 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 367) | R$ 29 | + 1171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (R$ 4,293) | R$ 4,212 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 1.29 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (R$ 294) | R$ 125 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (R$ 55) | R$ 11 | + 385% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,881 prices entered by 1,643 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 34% more expensive than in Brazil
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