- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (33元) | 50元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (27元) | 15元 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (12元) | 15元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (20元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (26元) | 8元 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (57元) | 57元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (25元) | 13元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (15元) | 6元 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (13元) | 5.62元 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (301元) | 115元 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (10元) | 7元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (5.58元) | 12元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (7,623元) | 9,316元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (3,852元) | 4,326元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (269元) | 438元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (5,598元) | 5,527元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (3,486元) | 3,447元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (685元) | 302元 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (172元) | 83元 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (7,753元) | 2,087元 | + 272% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (1,015元) | 714元 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (39元) | 36元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (22元) | 38元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (409元) | 556元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (273元) | 260元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (684元) | 624元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (1,077元) | 694元 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (172,284元) | 143,509元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (2.25元) | 7元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 156元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (20元) | 26元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (30元) | 31元 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (171元) | 493元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (19元) | 29元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (31元) | 36元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (16元) | 9元 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (76元) | 57元 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (172元) | 149元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (69元) | 86元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (258元) | 777元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (205元) | 375元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (431元) | 58元 | + 638% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (73元) | 34元 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (1,637元) | 3,255元 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (0.81元) | 1.03元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (380元) | 309元 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (22元) | 20元 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,457 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 7% more expensive than in China
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