- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Japan
- Comparison
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$8 (¥533) | ¥1,006 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (¥482) | ¥711 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (¥435) | ¥445 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (¥193) | ¥198 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (¥326) | ¥270 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (¥420) | ¥689 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (¥914) | ¥889 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (¥398) | ¥637 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (¥240) | ¥430 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (¥206) | ¥262 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (¥4,817) | ¥1,549 | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (¥165) | ¥212 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (¥89) | ¥195 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (¥121,793) | ¥242,113 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (¥61,535) | ¥121,422 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (¥4,305) | ¥21,895 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (¥89,443) | ¥116,929 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (¥55,693) | ¥79,022 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (¥10,946) | ¥12,611 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (¥2,746) | ¥4,156 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (¥123,860) | ¥55,558 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (¥16,223) | ¥16,830 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (¥617) | ¥693 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (¥344) | ¥1,827 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (¥6,529) | ¥7,207 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (¥4,363) | ¥4,012 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (¥10,927) | ¥8,544 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (¥17,203) | ¥15,007 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (¥2,752,453) | ¥2,657,440 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (¥36) | ¥147 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,877 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (¥326) | ¥1,278 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (¥482) | ¥1,016 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (¥2,731) | ¥4,123 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (¥308) | ¥630 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (¥361) | ¥711 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (¥502) | ¥484 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (¥261) | ¥145 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (¥174) | ¥213 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (¥1,208) | ¥2,946 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (¥2,740) | ¥4,119 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (¥1,107) | ¥3,373 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (¥4,129) | ¥12,005 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (¥3,273) | ¥8,157 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (¥6,881) | ¥903 | + 662% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (¥1,173) | ¥498 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥551 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (¥26,148) | ¥49,094 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (¥6,073) | ¥10,056 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (¥344) | ¥474 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,939 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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