Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 30 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 25) | R$ 31 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.40 | + 241% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.83 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.67 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 250) | R$ 43 | + 487% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.82 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (R$ 6,096) | R$ 2,832 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (R$ 4,840) | R$ 2,002 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (R$ 283) | R$ 592 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (R$ 4,284) | R$ 2,242 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (R$ 3,200) | R$ 1,480 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (R$ 141) | R$ 414 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (R$ 161) | R$ 84 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (R$ 3,330) | R$ 2,006 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (R$ 1,256) | R$ 585 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (R$ 36) | R$ 19 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (R$ 343) | R$ 245 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (R$ 286) | R$ 219 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (R$ 303) | R$ 347 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (R$ 308) | R$ 261 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (R$ 138,319) | R$ 99,097 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (R$ 1.89) | R$ 7 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (R$ 214) | R$ 223 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (R$ 71) | R$ 52 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (R$ 150) | R$ 244 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.62 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (R$ 81) | R$ 47 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (R$ 114) | R$ 92 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (R$ 77) | R$ 54 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 214) | R$ 189 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (R$ 274) | R$ 189 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 357) | R$ 26 | + 1292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (R$ 1,785) | R$ 3,925 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (R$ 2.86) | R$ 1.29 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (R$ 286) | R$ 123 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (R$ 54) | R$ 12 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,355 prices entered by 2,019 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 43% more expensive than in Brazil
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