- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (₨354) | ₨423 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (₨319) | ₨266 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (₨288) | ₨142 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (₨128) | ₨52 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (₨216) | ₨71 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (₨279) | ₨39 | + 619% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨606) | ₨202 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (₨264) | ₨138 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (₨159) | ₨25 | + 546% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨137) | ₨122 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨3,194) | ₨828 | + 286% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (₨110) | ₨81 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (₨59) | ₨33 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (₨80,767) | ₨30,957 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (₨40,807) | ₨21,009 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (₨2,855) | ₨4,538 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (₨59,314) | ₨24,583 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (₨36,933) | ₨15,559 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (₨7,259) | ₨3,826 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (₨1,821) | ₨827 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (₨82,138) | ₨33,861 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (₨10,758) | ₨10,647 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (₨409) | ₨380 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (₨228) | ₨551 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (₨4,330) | ₨2,403 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (₨2,893) | ₨2,661 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (₨7,246) | ₨3,751 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (₨11,408) | ₨2,914 | + 291% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (₨1,825,287) | ₨877,820 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (₨24) | ₨78 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (₨216) | ₨136 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (₨319) | ₨285 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (₨1,811) | ₨1,553 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (₨204) | ₨257 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (₨239) | ₨178 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨333) | ₨225 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨173) | ₨135 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (₨116) | ₨72 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (₨801) | ₨277 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (₨1,817) | ₨1,190 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (₨734) | ₨472 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨2,738) | ₨1,972 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (₨2,171) | ₨1,765 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨4,563) | ₨618 | + 638% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (₨778) | ₨195 | + 299% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨208 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (₨17,340) | ₨38,823 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (₨9) | ₨59 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (₨4,027) | ₨1,881 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (₨228) | ₨252 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,913 prices entered by 4,582 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 40% more expensive than in India
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