Cost of living in Brunei compared to Japan
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (¥625) | ¥1,028 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (¥739) | ¥723 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (¥312) | ¥519 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (¥437) | ¥197 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (¥208) | ¥316 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (¥248) | ¥629 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (¥1,382) | ¥962 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (¥416) | ¥902 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (¥312) | ¥574 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (¥312) | ¥285 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (¥7,287) | ¥1,208 | + 503% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (¥248) | ¥184 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (¥254) | ¥206 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (¥177,768) | ¥326,267 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (¥141,125) | ¥171,772 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (¥8,251) | ¥28,488 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (¥124,926) | ¥157,603 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (¥93,305) | ¥82,713 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (¥4,125) | ¥24,082 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (¥4,685) | ¥4,699 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (¥97,116) | ¥47,482 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (¥36,631) | ¥32,093 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (¥860) | ¥1,313 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (¥1,041) | ¥1,878 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (¥9,987) | ¥6,136 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (¥8,328) | ¥5,199 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (¥8,831) | ¥8,989 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (¥8,971) | ¥13,588 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (¥4,033,323) | ¥2,700,660 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (¥55) | ¥165 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (¥6,246) | ¥10,143 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (¥594) | ¥2,497 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (¥2,082) | ¥1,967 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (¥4,376) | ¥5,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (¥416) | ¥650 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (¥521) | ¥938 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (¥710) | ¥702 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (¥395) | ¥218 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (¥339) | ¥216 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (¥2,372) | ¥3,927 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (¥3,328) | ¥4,141 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (¥2,231) | ¥3,600 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (¥6,246) | ¥4,000 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (¥8,001) | ¥5,993 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (¥10,410) | ¥984 | + 958% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (¥558) | ¥472 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥575 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (¥121,699) | ¥101,122 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (¥83) | ¥52 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (¥8,328) | ¥9,280 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (¥1,562) | ¥592 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 762 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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