- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$9 (43元) | 53元 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (39元) | 33元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.45 (25元) | 15元 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.66 (12元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.64 (26元) | 16元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$8 (38元) | 8元 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (62元) | 63元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$7 (31元) | 13元 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.00 (19元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (14元) | 5.65元 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (326元) | 114元 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.63 (12元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.71 (8元) | 12元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,532 (7,126元) | 9,680元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$692 (3,220元) | 4,478元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$65 (302元) | 425元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,345 (6,257元) | 5,710元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$804 (3,740元) | 3,523元 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$227 (1,058元) | 304元 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$48 (221元) | 88元 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,100 (5,116元) | 2,242元 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (698元) | 678元 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (43元) | 40元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$86 (401元) | 554元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (295元) | 280元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (739元) | 614元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (1,163元) | 672元 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$35,000 (162,796元) | 145,666元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (2.42元) | 7元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.00 (23元) | 26元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (33元) | 32元 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$50 (233元) | 425元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.95 (23元) | 30元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6.00 (28元) | 38元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$1.98 (9元) | 10元 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.02 (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$14 (66元) | 59元 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$45 (208元) | 159元 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$15 (70元) | 86元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (279元) | 723元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$40 (185元) | 375元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (465元) | 60元 | + 678% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$22 (100元) | 34元 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (1,768元) | 3,310元 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (0.87元) | 0.98元 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$91 (424元) | 300元 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (23元) | 20元 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,353 prices entered by 570 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 13% more expensive than in China
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