- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$9 (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.45 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.66 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.26 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.64 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$8 (R$ 22) | R$ 4.65 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$7 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.61 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.26 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.57 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 191) | R$ 40 | + 379% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.63 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.71 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 3.21 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,532 (R$ 4,182) | R$ 3,137 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$692 (R$ 1,890) | R$ 1,947 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$65 (R$ 177) | R$ 619 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,345 (R$ 3,672) | R$ 2,114 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$804 (R$ 2,195) | R$ 1,325 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$227 (R$ 621) | R$ 405 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$48 (R$ 130) | R$ 84 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,100 (R$ 3,002) | R$ 1,732 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (R$ 409) | R$ 430 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$86 (R$ 235) | R$ 204 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (R$ 173) | R$ 183 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (R$ 433) | R$ 328 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (R$ 682) | R$ 259 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$35,000 (R$ 95,531) | R$ 85,876 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (R$ 1.42) | R$ 4.28 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| 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$5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (R$ 19) | R$ 46 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$50 (R$ 136) | R$ 236 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.95 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$1.98 (R$ 5.40) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.02 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 4.04 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$14 (R$ 39) | R$ 39 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$45 (R$ 122) | R$ 96 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$15 (R$ 41) | R$ 50 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 164) | R$ 175 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$40 (R$ 109) | R$ 175 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 273) | R$ 23 | + 1067% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$22 (R$ 59) | R$ 9 | + 579% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (R$ 1,037) | R$ 2,728 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.12 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$91 (R$ 249) | R$ 116 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,808 prices entered by 2,629 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 29% more expensive than in Brazil
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