Cost of living in Brunei compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (Rp 64,034) | Rp 42,304 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Rp 75,773) | Rp 54,298 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (Rp 32,017) | Rp 27,651 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (Rp 44,824) | Rp 20,105 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Rp 21,345) | Rp 24,210 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Rp 25,374) | Rp 16,357 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Rp 141,691) | Rp 62,456 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Rp 42,689) | Rp 38,556 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Rp 32,017) | Rp 20,393 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Rp 32,017) | Rp 33,984 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Rp 747,062) | Rp 339,527 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Rp 25,374) | Rp 17,631 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Rp 26,083) | Rp 17,406 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Rp 18,223,930) | Rp 15,985,100 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Rp 14,467,384) | Rp 8,980,080 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Rp 845,809) | Rp 714,974 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Rp 12,806,772) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Rp 9,565,197) | Rp 3,667,230 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Rp 422,904) | Rp 492,821 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Rp 480,254) | Rp 276,658 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Rp 9,955,825) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Rp 3,755,244) | Rp 1,660,180 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Rp 88,146) | Rp 44,086 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Rp 106,723) | Rp 58,559 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Rp 1,023,838) | Rp 648,513 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Rp 853,785) | Rp 424,641 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Rp 905,360) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Rp 919,649) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 37% 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 413,476,245) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Rp 5,656) | Rp 8,834 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Rp 640,339) | Rp 230,004 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Rp 60,867) | Rp 23,701 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Rp 213,446) | Rp 89,583 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Rp 448,588) | Rp 246,943 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Rp 42,689) | Rp 32,223 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Rp 53,362) | Rp 22,334 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Rp 72,736) | Rp 30,094 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Rp 40,508) | Rp 22,886 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Rp 34,785) | Rp 10,410 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Rp 243,117) | Rp 61,834 | + 293% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Rp 341,187) | Rp 129,003 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Rp 228,715) | Rp 103,125 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Rp 640,339) | Rp 648,913 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Rp 820,201) | Rp 349,513 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Rp 1,067,231) | Rp 101,824 | + 948% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Rp 57,179) | Rp 32,336 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 45,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Rp 5,336,155) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Rp 8,538) | Rp 1,849 | + 362% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Rp 853,785) | Rp 556,841 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Rp 160,085) | Rp 30,062 | + 433% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 583 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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