Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 28 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 28) | R$ 27 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.89 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 56) | R$ 18 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.56 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.84 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 296) | R$ 38 | + 683% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.38 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (R$ 7,226) | R$ 3,099 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (R$ 5,736) | R$ 1,821 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (R$ 335) | R$ 493 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (R$ 5,078) | R$ 2,082 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (R$ 3,793) | R$ 1,295 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (R$ 168) | R$ 364 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (R$ 190) | R$ 79 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (R$ 3,947) | R$ 1,687 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (R$ 1,489) | R$ 468 | + 218% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (R$ 406) | R$ 213 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (R$ 339) | R$ 194 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (R$ 359) | R$ 327 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (R$ 365) | R$ 248 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (R$ 163,941) | R$ 88,098 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (R$ 2.24) | R$ 4.47 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (R$ 254) | R$ 224 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (R$ 85) | R$ 41 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (R$ 178) | R$ 218 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.96 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.10 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (R$ 96) | R$ 43 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (R$ 135) | R$ 94 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (R$ 91) | R$ 53 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 254) | R$ 224 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (R$ 325) | R$ 183 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 423) | R$ 25 | + 1576% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (R$ 2,116) | R$ 3,564 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (R$ 3.39) | R$ 1.27 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (R$ 339) | R$ 117 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (R$ 63) | R$ 10 | + 523% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,721 prices entered by 1,574 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 79% more expensive than in Brazil
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