Cost of living in Brunei compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (₨391) | ₨345 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨362) | ₨294 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (₨167) | ₨141 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (₨119) | ₨52 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨110) | ₨75 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨131) | ₨37 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨732) | ₨235 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨221) | ₨149 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨165) | ₨32 | + 425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨165) | ₨138 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨3,860) | ₨721 | + 435% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨131) | ₨86 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨135) | ₨35 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨94,160) | ₨33,225 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨74,751) | ₨19,978 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨4,370) | ₨4,391 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨66,170) | ₨18,113 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨49,422) | ₨11,868 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨2,185) | ₨3,639 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨2,481) | ₨712 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨51,440) | ₨29,862 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨19,403) | ₨10,869 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨455) | ₨398 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨551) | ₨220 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨5,290) | ₨2,376 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨4,411) | ₨2,495 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨4,678) | ₨3,665 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨4,752) | ₨2,737 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨2,136,362) | ₨944,817 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨29) | ₨83 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨3,309) | ₨1,167 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨314) | ₨99 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨1,103) | ₨216 | + 410% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨2,318) | ₨630 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨221) | ₨319 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨276) | ₨170 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨376) | ₨260 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨209) | ₨139 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨180) | ₨72 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨1,256) | ₨216 | + 482% | |
| Entertainment | + 176% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨1,763) | ₨1,196 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨1,182) | ₨478 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨3,309) | ₨1,591 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨4,238) | ₨1,484 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨5,514) | ₨517 | + 966% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨295) | ₨180 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (₨27,571) | ₨38,405 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨44) | ₨5.46 | + 708% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨4,411) | ₨1,488 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨827) | ₨272 | + 204% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,555 prices entered by 1,809 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 124% more expensive than in India
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