Cost of living in Brunei compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (Rp 68,468) | Rp 59,962 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Rp 81,021) | Rp 55,395 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (Rp 34,234) | Rp 27,371 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (Rp 47,928) | Rp 20,165 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Rp 22,823) | Rp 26,969 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Rp 27,131) | Rp 17,108 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Rp 151,503) | Rp 50,021 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Rp 45,646) | Rp 42,079 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Rp 34,234) | Rp 22,926 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Rp 34,234) | Rp 35,271 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Rp 798,797) | Rp 302,386 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Rp 27,131) | Rp 19,961 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Rp 27,889) | Rp 18,941 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Rp 19,485,974) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Rp 15,469,279) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Rp 904,383) | Rp 871,567 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Rp 13,693,667) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Rp 10,227,606) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Rp 452,191) | Rp 532,882 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Rp 513,513) | Rp 345,070 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Rp 10,645,286) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Rp 4,015,303) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Rp 94,251) | Rp 70,816 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Rp 114,114) | Rp 78,155 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Rp 1,094,741) | Rp 560,382 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Rp 912,911) | Rp 442,949 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Rp 968,058) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Rp 983,337) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Rp 442,110,318) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Rp 6,048) | Rp 11,374 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Rp 684,683) | Rp 190,182 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Rp 65,082) | Rp 36,367 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Rp 228,228) | Rp 60,467 | + 277% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Rp 479,654) | Rp 332,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Rp 45,646) | Rp 67,999 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Rp 57,057) | Rp 22,412 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Rp 77,773) | Rp 34,558 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Rp 43,313) | Rp 30,035 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Rp 37,194) | Rp 15,580 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Rp 259,954) | Rp 88,350 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Rp 364,815) | Rp 213,417 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Rp 244,554) | Rp 110,240 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Rp 684,683) | Rp 300,249 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Rp 877,002) | Rp 490,881 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Rp 1,141,139) | Rp 92,882 | + 1129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Rp 61,139) | Rp 39,821 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 44,788 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (Rp 13,339,914) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Rp 9,129) | Rp 1,816 | + 403% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Rp 912,911) | Rp 585,606 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Rp 171,171) | Rp 36,785 | + 365% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 609 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia
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