Cost of living in Brunei compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (Rp 71,436) | Rp 61,616 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Rp 66,218) | Rp 50,879 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (Rp 30,609) | Rp 28,690 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (Rp 21,723) | Rp 19,092 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Rp 20,155) | Rp 26,655 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Rp 23,960) | Rp 15,384 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Rp 133,795) | Rp 69,458 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Rp 40,310) | Rp 39,153 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Rp 30,233) | Rp 19,538 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Rp 30,233) | Rp 30,210 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Rp 705,432) | Rp 433,415 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Rp 23,960) | Rp 16,020 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Rp 24,629) | Rp 14,528 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Rp 17,208,418) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Rp 13,661,201) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Rp 798,677) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Rp 12,093,126) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Rp 9,032,185) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Rp 399,338) | Rp 660,848 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Rp 453,492) | Rp 268,756 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Rp 9,401,045) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 157% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Rp 3,545,987) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Rp 83,234) | Rp 52,413 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Rp 100,776) | Rp 51,166 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Rp 966,786) | Rp 639,688 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Rp 806,208) | Rp 543,010 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Rp 854,909) | Rp 1,062,600 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Rp 868,402) | Rp 883,123 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Rp 390,435,646) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Rp 5,341) | Rp 9,231 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Rp 604,656) | Rp 360,956 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Rp 57,476) | Rp 30,366 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Rp 201,552) | Rp 138,988 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Rp 423,591) | Rp 257,547 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Rp 40,310) | Rp 41,237 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Rp 50,388) | Rp 24,297 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Rp 68,683) | Rp 30,182 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Rp 38,250) | Rp 19,131 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Rp 32,846) | Rp 14,080 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Rp 229,570) | Rp 66,998 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Rp 322,175) | Rp 184,609 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Rp 215,970) | Rp 104,111 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Rp 604,656) | Rp 359,301 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Rp 774,496) | Rp 433,102 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Rp 1,007,761) | Rp 128,455 | + 685% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Rp 53,993) | Rp 46,128 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 51,877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Rp 5,038,803) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (Rp 1,887) | Rp 1,407 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Rp 806,208) | Rp 501,792 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Rp 151,164) | Rp 23,371 | + 547% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,406 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia
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