Cost of living in Brunei compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (Rp 76,835) | Rp 62,394 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Rp 90,921) | Rp 60,225 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (Rp 38,418) | Rp 32,593 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (Rp 53,785) | Rp 24,570 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Rp 25,612) | Rp 31,337 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Rp 30,447) | Rp 14,750 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Rp 170,017) | Rp 72,901 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Rp 51,223) | Rp 45,403 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Rp 38,418) | Rp 22,376 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Rp 38,418) | Rp 32,966 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Rp 896,409) | Rp 344,694 | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Rp 30,447) | Rp 18,943 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Rp 31,297) | Rp 15,178 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Rp 21,867,119) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Rp 17,359,593) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Rp 1,014,897) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Rp 15,367,004) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Rp 11,477,398) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Rp 507,448) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Rp 576,263) | Rp 378,883 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Rp 11,946,117) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 273% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Rp 4,505,964) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Rp 105,768) | Rp 91,402 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Rp 1,228,516) | Rp 651,126 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Rp 1,024,467) | Rp 458,661 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Rp 1,086,352) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Rp 1,103,498) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 69% 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 496,135,259) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Rp 6,787) | Rp 12,092 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Rp 768,350) | Rp 199,904 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 152% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Rp 73,035) | Rp 22,456 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Rp 256,117) | Rp 96,147 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$70 (Rp 896,409) | Rp 264,826 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Rp 51,223) | Rp 66,604 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Rp 64,029) | Rp 26,592 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Rp 87,277) | Rp 33,023 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Rp 48,606) | Rp 27,953 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Rp 41,739) | Rp 21,349 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Rp 291,720) | Rp 84,361 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 192% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Brunei | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Rp 409,395) | Rp 261,890 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Rp 274,438) | Rp 96,262 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Rp 768,350) | Rp 496,791 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Rp 984,170) | Rp 397,663 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Rp 1,280,584) | Rp 149,637 | + 756% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$6.00 (Rp 76,835) | Rp 38,785 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (Rp 14,970,023) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Rp 10,245) | Rp 2,388 | + 329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$60 (Rp 768,350) | Rp 433,566 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (Rp 64,029) | Rp 43,715 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 376 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia
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