- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (Rp 70,972) | Rp 66,507 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (Rp 64,079) | Rp 49,159 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (Rp 57,849) | Rp 31,617 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (Rp 25,617) | Rp 18,760 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (Rp 43,313) | Rp 23,101 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (Rp 55,912) | Rp 14,551 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Rp 121,534) | Rp 67,443 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (Rp 52,890) | Rp 37,720 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (Rp 31,895) | Rp 18,389 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Rp 27,462) | Rp 31,175 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Rp 640,787) | Rp 363,342 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (Rp 21,975) | Rp 18,399 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (Rp 11,862) | Rp 15,886 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (Rp 16,202,304) | Rp 12,763,100 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (Rp 8,186,066) | Rp 9,145,580 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (Rp 572,768) | Rp 899,203 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (Rp 11,898,778) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (Rp 7,408,983) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (Rp 1,456,107) | Rp 630,805 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (Rp 365,275) | Rp 243,207 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (Rp 16,477,385) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 262% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (Rp 2,158,208) | Rp 1,689,490 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (Rp 82,108) | Rp 61,664 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (Rp 45,771) | Rp 55,521 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (Rp 868,572) | Rp 612,994 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (Rp 580,396) | Rp 416,812 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (Rp 1,453,598) | Rp 974,726 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (Rp 2,288,526) | Rp 821,580 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (Rp 366,164,116) | Rp 480,589,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (Rp 4,780) | Rp 8,691 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 402,102 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (Rp 43,339) | Rp 25,888 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (Rp 64,079) | Rp 86,121 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (Rp 363,273) | Rp 362,813 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (Rp 40,912) | Rp 45,322 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (Rp 47,999) | Rp 23,501 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Rp 66,729) | Rp 33,880 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Rp 34,745) | Rp 15,234 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (Rp 23,208) | Rp 13,078 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (Rp 160,741) | Rp 92,813 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (Rp 364,500) | Rp 207,987 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (Rp 147,304) | Rp 98,866 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Rp 549,246) | Rp 390,835 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (Rp 435,436) | Rp 480,517 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Rp 915,410) | Rp 125,911 | + 627% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (Rp 156,009) | Rp 46,550 | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,305 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (Rp 3,478,559) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (Rp 1,714) | Rp 1,764 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (Rp 807,924) | Rp 536,205 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (Rp 45,771) | Rp 24,432 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,896 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia
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