Cost of living in Brunei compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (¥565) | ¥1,041 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (¥523) | ¥713 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (¥242) | ¥467 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (¥172) | ¥215 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (¥159) | ¥287 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (¥189) | ¥484 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (¥1,057) | ¥1,246 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (¥319) | ¥610 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (¥239) | ¥381 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (¥239) | ¥267 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (¥5,575) | ¥1,801 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (¥189) | ¥223 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (¥195) | ¥242 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (¥135,993) | ¥197,391 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (¥107,960) | ¥112,128 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (¥6,312) | ¥15,296 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (¥95,568) | ¥119,023 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (¥71,379) | ¥92,673 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (¥3,156) | ¥11,742 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (¥3,584) | ¥3,714 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (¥74,294) | ¥37,069 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (¥28,023) | ¥10,892 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (¥658) | ¥749 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (¥796) | ¥1,906 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (¥7,640) | ¥6,528 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (¥6,371) | ¥4,644 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (¥6,756) | ¥7,956 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (¥6,863) | ¥13,013 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (¥3,085,495) | ¥2,936,380 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (¥42) | ¥143 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (¥4,778) | ¥9,633 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (¥454) | ¥1,406 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (¥1,593) | ¥929 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (¥3,348) | ¥8,740 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (¥319) | ¥554 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (¥398) | ¥669 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (¥543) | ¥525 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (¥302) | ¥218 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (¥260) | ¥251 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (¥1,814) | ¥2,654 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (¥2,546) | ¥3,633 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (¥1,707) | ¥3,165 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (¥4,778) | ¥15,347 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (¥6,121) | ¥6,734 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (¥7,964) | ¥809 | + 884% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (¥427) | ¥511 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥509 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (¥39,820) | ¥47,454 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (¥15) | ¥26 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (¥6,371) | ¥8,766 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (¥1,195) | ¥477 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,431 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 24% cheaper than in Japan
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