Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.33 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.64 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 6.00 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.55 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 216) | R$ 40 | + 446% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.34 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (R$ 5,273) | R$ 3,268 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (R$ 4,186) | R$ 1,940 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (R$ 245) | R$ 572 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (R$ 3,705) | R$ 2,041 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (R$ 2,768) | R$ 1,339 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (R$ 122) | R$ 359 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (R$ 139) | R$ 78 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (R$ 2,881) | R$ 1,534 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (R$ 1,087) | R$ 428 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (R$ 296) | R$ 199 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (R$ 247) | R$ 166 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (R$ 262) | R$ 306 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (R$ 266) | R$ 242 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (R$ 119,635) | R$ 88,899 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (R$ 1.64) | R$ 4.35 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (R$ 185) | R$ 211 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (R$ 62) | R$ 43 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (R$ 130) | R$ 241 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.31 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.69 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (R$ 70) | R$ 37 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (R$ 99) | R$ 101 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (R$ 66) | R$ 51 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 185) | R$ 219 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (R$ 237) | R$ 177 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 309) | R$ 23 | + 1232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (R$ 1,544) | R$ 2,791 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (R$ 247) | R$ 114 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (R$ 46) | R$ 10 | + 352% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,478 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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