Cost of living in Brunei compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (₨380) | ₨377 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨352) | ₨278 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (₨163) | ₨138 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (₨115) | ₨51 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨107) | ₨72 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨127) | ₨35 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨711) | ₨212 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨214) | ₨133 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨161) | ₨28 | + 468% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨161) | ₨127 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨3,750) | ₨797 | + 371% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨127) | ₨85 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨131) | ₨35 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨91,478) | ₨32,360 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨72,622) | ₨19,904 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨4,246) | ₨4,273 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨64,286) | ₨21,939 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨48,014) | ₨13,071 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨2,123) | ₨3,226 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨2,411) | ₨738 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨49,975) | ₨29,901 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨18,850) | ₨10,367 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨442) | ₨379 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨536) | ₨362 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨5,139) | ₨2,385 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨4,286) | ₨2,611 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨4,545) | ₨3,799 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨4,616) | ₨2,705 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨2,075,518) | ₨934,018 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨28) | ₨75 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨3,214) | ₨1,131 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨306) | ₨98 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨1,071) | ₨200 | + 436% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨2,252) | ₨903 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨214) | ₨245 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨268) | ₨176 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨365) | ₨234 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨203) | ₨147 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨175) | ₨69 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨1,220) | ₨233 | + 423% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨1,713) | ₨1,246 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨1,148) | ₨475 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨3,214) | ₨1,736 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨4,117) | ₨1,930 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨5,357) | ₨678 | + 690% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨287) | ₨219 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (₨26,786) | ₨33,946 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨43) | ₨2.10 | + 1943% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨4,286) | ₨1,795 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨804) | ₨260 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,457 prices entered by 2,332 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 118% more expensive than in India
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