Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 39 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.58 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 58) | R$ 27 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 307) | R$ 50 | + 514% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.56 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (R$ 7,501) | R$ 4,084 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (R$ 5,955) | R$ 2,685 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (R$ 348) | R$ 733 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (R$ 5,271) | R$ 3,023 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (R$ 3,937) | R$ 1,980 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (R$ 174) | R$ 529 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (R$ 198) | R$ 91 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (R$ 4,098) | R$ 1,814 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (R$ 1,546) | R$ 650 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (R$ 36) | R$ 31 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (R$ 421) | R$ 285 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (R$ 351) | R$ 280 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (R$ 373) | R$ 417 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (R$ 379) | R$ 316 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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$38,743 (R$ 170,186) | R$ 117,661 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (R$ 2.33) | R$ 6 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (R$ 264) | R$ 248 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (R$ 88) | R$ 51 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$70 (R$ 307) | R$ 296 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 24 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.66 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (R$ 100) | R$ 60 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Brunei | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (R$ 140) | R$ 117 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (R$ 94) | R$ 61 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 264) | R$ 233 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (R$ 338) | R$ 240 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 439) | R$ 32 | + 1269% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$6.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (R$ 5,135) | R$ 3,819 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (R$ 3.51) | R$ 1.50 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$60 (R$ 264) | R$ 140 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,720 prices entered by 1,400 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 48% more expensive than in Brazil
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