Cost of living in Brunei compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (₨367) | ₨367 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨435) | ₨331 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (₨184) | ₨168 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (₨257) | ₨58 | + 346% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨122) | ₨93 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨146) | ₨39 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨813) | ₨241 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨245) | ₨154 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨184) | ₨31 | + 499% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨184) | ₨169 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨4,285) | ₨776 | + 452% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨146) | ₨91 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨150) | ₨37 | + 302% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨104,520) | ₨40,484 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨82,975) | ₨24,222 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨4,851) | ₨5,258 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨73,451) | ₨25,031 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨54,859) | ₨15,316 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨2,425) | ₨5,856 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨2,754) | ₨665 | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨57,100) | ₨31,013 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨21,538) | ₨11,734 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨506) | ₨552 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨612) | ₨447 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨5,872) | ₨2,473 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨4,897) | ₨2,814 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨5,193) | ₨4,387 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨5,274) | ₨3,148 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨2,371,419) | ₨1,326,030 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨32) | ₨105 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨3,673) | ₨1,093 | + 236% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨349) | ₨144 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨1,224) | ₨263 | + 365% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨2,573) | ₨916 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨245) | ₨412 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨306) | ₨231 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨417) | ₨281 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨232) | ₨175 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨200) | ₨102 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨1,394) | ₨316 | + 341% | |
| Entertainment | + 230% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 230% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Brunei | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨1,957) | ₨1,432 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨1,312) | ₨597 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨3,673) | ₨1,467 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨4,704) | ₨1,933 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨6,121) | ₨720 | + 750% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨328) | ₨226 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (₨71,553) | ₨50,214 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨49) | ₨1.43 | + 3322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨4,897) | ₨1,609 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨918) | ₨265 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,899 prices entered by 1,238 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 123% more expensive than in India
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