Cost of living in Brunei compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 109% 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 | + 2% | |
| 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$ 3.93 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.53 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (R$ 56) | R$ 18 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.64 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.93 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (R$ 294) | R$ 38 | + 663% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.49 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (R$ 7,164) | R$ 3,046 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (R$ 5,688) | R$ 1,843 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (R$ 333) | R$ 511 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (R$ 5,035) | R$ 2,139 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (R$ 3,760) | R$ 1,308 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (R$ 166) | R$ 372 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (R$ 189) | R$ 79 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (R$ 3,914) | R$ 1,693 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (R$ 1,476) | R$ 474 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (R$ 35) | R$ 23 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (R$ 402) | R$ 200 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (R$ 336) | R$ 187 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (R$ 356) | R$ 329 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (R$ 362) | R$ 247 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (R$ 162,549) | R$ 89,897 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (R$ 2.22) | R$ 4.61 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (R$ 252) | R$ 221 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 70% 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$20 (R$ 84) | R$ 41 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (R$ 176) | R$ 217 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.93 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.04 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (R$ 96) | R$ 44 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 111% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (R$ 134) | R$ 93 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (R$ 90) | R$ 53 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (R$ 252) | R$ 216 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (R$ 322) | R$ 180 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (R$ 420) | R$ 25 | + 1553% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (R$ 2,098) | R$ 3,580 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (R$ 3.36) | R$ 1.27 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (R$ 336) | R$ 119 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (R$ 63) | R$ 10 | + 524% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,610 prices entered by 1,770 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 78% more expensive than in Brazil
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