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Cost of living in Brunei compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (₨398) | ₨388 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (₨360) | ₨255 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (₨325) | ₨143 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (₨144) | ₨52 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (₨243) | ₨71 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (₨314) | ₨36 | + 760% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨682) | ₨196 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (₨297) | ₨141 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (₨179) | ₨25 | + 627% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨154) | ₨121 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨3,596) | ₨856 | + 320% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (₨123) | ₨82 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (₨67) | ₨33 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (₨90,932) | ₨30,723 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (₨45,943) | ₨20,608 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (₨3,215) | ₨4,250 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (₨66,779) | ₨23,713 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (₨41,581) | ₨15,161 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (₨8,172) | ₨4,594 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (₨2,050) | ₨910 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (₨92,476) | ₨34,176 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (₨12,113) | ₨11,451 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (₨461) | ₨427 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (₨257) | ₨555 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (₨4,875) | ₨2,430 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (₨3,257) | ₨2,918 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (₨8,158) | ₨4,101 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (₨12,844) | ₨3,316 | + 287% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (₨2,055,022) | ₨869,760 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (₨27) | ₨79 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,289 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (₨243) | ₨153 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (₨360) | ₨314 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (₨2,039) | ₨1,136 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (₨230) | ₨276 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (₨269) | ₨183 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨375) | ₨223 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨195) | ₨125 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (₨130) | ₨72 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (₨902) | ₨288 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (₨2,046) | ₨1,210 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (₨827) | ₨498 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨3,083) | ₨2,130 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (₨2,444) | ₨1,823 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨5,138) | ₨869 | + 491% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (₨876) | ₨213 | + 312% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨228 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (₨19,523) | ₨37,313 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (₨10) | ₨51 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (₨4,534) | ₨2,296 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (₨257) | ₨256 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 28,014 prices entered by 3,855 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 56% more expensive than in India
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