Cost of living in Brunei compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (Rp 74,897) | Rp 49,381 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Rp 69,426) | Rp 55,115 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (Rp 32,092) | Rp 32,165 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (Rp 22,776) | Rp 20,667 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Rp 21,132) | Rp 25,337 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Rp 25,121) | Rp 17,064 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Rp 140,278) | Rp 61,721 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Rp 42,264) | Rp 37,576 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Rp 31,698) | Rp 19,651 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Rp 31,698) | Rp 33,333 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Rp 739,612) | Rp 375,202 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Rp 25,121) | Rp 18,761 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Rp 25,822) | Rp 18,326 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Rp 18,042,193) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Rp 14,323,109) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Rp 837,375) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Rp 12,679,058) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Rp 9,469,809) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Rp 418,687) | Rp 979,539 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Rp 475,465) | Rp 329,516 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Rp 9,856,541) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Rp 3,717,796) | Rp 2,125,490 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Rp 87,267) | Rp 66,640 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Rp 105,659) | Rp 68,439 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Rp 1,013,628) | Rp 680,041 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Rp 845,271) | Rp 422,463 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Rp 896,331) | Rp 1,072,100 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Rp 910,478) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Rp 409,352,888) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Rp 5,600) | Rp 8,964 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Rp 633,953) | Rp 228,023 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Rp 60,260) | Rp 29,297 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Rp 211,318) | Rp 59,151 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Rp 444,115) | Rp 256,292 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Rp 42,264) | Rp 80,956 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Rp 52,829) | Rp 22,650 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Rp 72,011) | Rp 44,295 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Rp 40,104) | Rp 22,030 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Rp 34,438) | Rp 12,336 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Rp 240,693) | Rp 81,128 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Rp 337,785) | Rp 176,169 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Rp 226,434) | Rp 104,243 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Rp 633,953) | Rp 650,328 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Rp 812,022) | Rp 367,409 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Rp 1,056,588) | Rp 133,391 | + 692% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Rp 56,609) | Rp 36,857 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 48,222 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Rp 5,282,941) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Rp 8,453) | Rp 1,787 | + 373% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Rp 845,271) | Rp 604,695 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Rp 158,488) | Rp 28,427 | + 458% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 925 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia
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