Cost of living in Brunei compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (₨399) | ₨429 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨472) | ₨363 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (₨199) | ₨179 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (₨279) | ₨61 | + 357% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨133) | ₨102 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨158) | ₨44 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨882) | ₨251 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨266) | ₨194 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨199) | ₨41 | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨199) | ₨162 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨4,652) | ₨926 | + 403% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨158) | ₨92 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨162) | ₨41 | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨113,489) | ₨45,895 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨90,095) | ₨29,581 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨5,267) | ₨5,552 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨79,754) | ₨29,565 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨59,567) | ₨17,736 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨2,634) | ₨4,989 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨2,991) | ₨731 | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨62,000) | ₨26,612 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨23,386) | ₨12,652 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨549) | ₨516 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨523 | - | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨6,376) | ₨2,400 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨5,317) | ₨2,579 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨5,638) | ₨3,981 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨5,727) | ₨2,875 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨2,574,911) | ₨1,738,230 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨35) | ₨104 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨3,988) | ₨1,614 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨379) | ₨89 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨1,329) | ₨217 | + 513% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$70 (₨4,652) | ₨1,172 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨266) | ₨329 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨332) | ₨220 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨453) | ₨302 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨252) | ₨195 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨217) | ₨95 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨1,514) | ₨322 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 216% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 216% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨2,125) | ₨1,424 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨1,424) | ₨604 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨3,988) | ₨1,842 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨5,108) | ₨2,143 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨6,646) | ₨766 | + 768% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$6.00 (₨399) | ₨240 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨208 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (₨77,693) | ₨42,526 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨53) | ₨7 | + 686% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$60 (₨3,988) | ₨1,579 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (₨332) | ₨272 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,788 prices entered by 503 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 114% more expensive than in India
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