- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.81 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.66 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.25 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.59 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 165) | R$ 40 | + 311% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (R$ 3.06) | R$ 3.22 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (R$ 4,174) | R$ 3,129 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (R$ 2,109) | R$ 1,944 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (R$ 148) | R$ 632 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (R$ 3,065) | R$ 2,132 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (R$ 1,908) | R$ 1,335 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (R$ 375) | R$ 397 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (R$ 94) | R$ 81 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (R$ 4,244) | R$ 1,728 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (R$ 556) | R$ 424 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (R$ 224) | R$ 204 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (R$ 150) | R$ 181 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (R$ 374) | R$ 337 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (R$ 590) | R$ 254 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (R$ 94,321) | R$ 87,068 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (R$ 1.23) | R$ 4.35 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 201 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (R$ 17) | R$ 47 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (R$ 94) | R$ 230 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.84 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 4.03 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (R$ 94) | R$ 97 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 141) | R$ 175 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (R$ 112) | R$ 179 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 236) | R$ 24 | + 896% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (R$ 40) | R$ 9 | + 367% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (R$ 896) | R$ 2,696 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.22 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (R$ 208) | R$ 117 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 24,181 prices entered by 2,379 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 11% more expensive than in Brazil
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