Cost of living in Brunei compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (₨333) | ₨339 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨394) | ₨297 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (₨167) | ₨164 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (₨233) | ₨54 | + 334% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨111) | ₨85 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨132) | ₨39 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨738) | ₨210 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨222) | ₨154 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨167) | ₨29 | + 472% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨167) | ₨144 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨3,889) | ₨766 | + 407% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨132) | ₨89 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨136) | ₨35 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨94,858) | ₨31,191 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨75,305) | ₨20,267 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨4,403) | ₨4,423 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨66,661) | ₨23,087 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨49,788) | ₨14,243 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨2,201) | ₨3,664 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨2,500) | ₨515 | + 386% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨51,822) | ₨28,396 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨19,547) | ₨12,433 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨459) | ₨416 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨556) | ₨319 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨5,329) | ₨2,301 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨4,444) | ₨2,530 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨4,713) | ₨3,605 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨4,787) | ₨2,893 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨2,152,209) | ₨976,968 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨29) | ₨109 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨3,333) | ₨1,424 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨317) | ₨140 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨1,111) | ₨303 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨2,335) | ₨1,586 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨222) | ₨402 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨278) | ₨190 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨379) | ₨248 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨211) | ₨152 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨181) | ₨73 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨1,265) | ₨351 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨1,776) | ₨1,405 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨1,190) | ₨600 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨3,333) | ₨1,517 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨4,269) | ₨2,140 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨5,555) | ₨607 | + 815% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨298) | ₨229 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (₨27,776) | ₨46,652 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨44) | ₨1.29 | + 3340% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨4,444) | ₨1,554 | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨833) | ₨247 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,459 prices entered by 972 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 116% more expensive than in India
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