Cost of living in Brunei compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (36元) | 45元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (33元) | 34元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (10元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (12元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (67元) | 59元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (20元) | 15元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (15元) | 6.00元 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (15元) | 5.17元 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (351元) | 112元 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (12元) | 14元 | - 12% | |
| 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 (8,565元) | 9,398元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (6,799元) | 4,943元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (398元) | 431元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (6,019元) | 5,740元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (4,495元) | 3,007元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (199元) | 285元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (226元) | 96元 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (4,679元) | 2,464元 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (1,765元) | 561元 | + 215% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (41元) | 38元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (50元) | 47元 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (481元) | 481元 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (401元) | 250元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (425元) | 647元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (432元) | 620元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (194,321元) | 134,340元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (2.66元) | 7元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (301元) | 149元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (29元) | 37元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (100元) | 45元 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (211元) | 347元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (20元) | 62元 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (25元) | 47元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (34元) | 31元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (19元) | 8元 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (16元) | 12元 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (114元) | 71元 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (160元) | 177元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (107元) | 100元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (301元) | 1,029元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (385元) | 395元 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (502元) | 68元 | + 634% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (2,508元) | 3,256元 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (0.94元) | 0.31元 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (401元) | 335元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (75元) | 22元 | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,119 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 24% more expensive than in China
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