Cost of living in Brunei compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (¥568) | ¥941 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (¥527) | ¥695 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (¥244) | ¥426 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (¥173) | ¥203 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (¥160) | ¥244 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (¥191) | ¥653 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (¥1,065) | ¥888 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (¥321) | ¥792 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (¥241) | ¥389 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (¥241) | ¥306 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (¥5,613) | ¥1,351 | + 316% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (¥191) | ¥185 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (¥196) | ¥246 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (¥136,934) | ¥295,978 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (¥108,707) | ¥169,167 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (¥6,355) | ¥25,258 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (¥96,230) | ¥144,655 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (¥71,873) | ¥80,593 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (¥3,178) | ¥13,235 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (¥3,609) | ¥4,060 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (¥74,808) | ¥55,604 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (¥28,217) | ¥10,692 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (¥662) | ¥778 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (¥802) | ¥2,599 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (¥7,693) | ¥6,849 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (¥6,415) | ¥4,780 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (¥6,803) | ¥8,249 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (¥6,910) | ¥12,511 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (¥3,106,846) | ¥2,585,890 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (¥43) | ¥135 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (¥4,811) | ¥10,445 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (¥457) | ¥1,225 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (¥1,604) | ¥1,626 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (¥3,371) | ¥6,148 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (¥321) | ¥812 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (¥401) | ¥655 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (¥547) | ¥501 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (¥304) | ¥170 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (¥261) | ¥229 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (¥1,827) | ¥2,983 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (¥2,564) | ¥3,633 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (¥1,719) | ¥3,657 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (¥4,811) | ¥12,969 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (¥6,163) | ¥6,422 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (¥8,019) | ¥1,122 | + 615% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (¥430) | ¥445 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥556 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (¥40,096) | ¥52,544 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (¥64) | ¥40 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (¥6,415) | ¥9,497 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (¥1,203) | ¥525 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 727 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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