Cost of living in Brunei compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (35元) | 54元 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (32元) | 36元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (10元) | 14元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (12元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (65元) | 56元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (20元) | 13元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (15元) | 7元 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (15元) | 6元 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (343元) | 109元 | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (12元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (12元) | 10元 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (8,364元) | 7,537元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (6,640元) | 4,597元 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (388元) | 416元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (5,878元) | 6,994元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (4,390元) | 3,863元 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (194元) | 264元 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (220元) | 87元 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (4,570元) | 2,180元 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (1,724元) | 614元 | + 181% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (40元) | 46元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (49元) | 45元 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (470元) | 370元 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (392元) | 223元 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (416元) | 582元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (422元) | 519元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (189,779元) | 160,747元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (2.60元) | 6元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (294元) | 174元 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (28元) | 29元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (98元) | 35元 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (206元) | 488元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (20元) | 31元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (24元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (33元) | 33元 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (19元) | 9元 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (16元) | 10元 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (112元) | 86元 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (157元) | 195元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (105元) | 95元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (294元) | 996元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (376元) | 413元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (490元) | 71元 | + 589% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (2,449元) | 3,170元 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (3.92元) | 0.55元 | + 616% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (392元) | 370元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (73元) | 22元 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,857 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 26% more expensive than in China
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