Cost of living in Brunei compared to Japan
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (¥558) | ¥1,145 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (¥660) | ¥719 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (¥279) | ¥437 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (¥391) | ¥211 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (¥186) | ¥282 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (¥221) | ¥815 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (¥1,235) | ¥951 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (¥372) | ¥984 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (¥279) | ¥421 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (¥279) | ¥268 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (¥6,510) | ¥1,770 | + 268% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (¥221) | ¥217 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (¥227) | ¥225 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (¥158,805) | ¥194,768 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (¥126,070) | ¥126,641 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (¥7,370) | ¥21,178 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (¥111,600) | ¥142,258 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (¥83,352) | ¥80,836 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (¥3,685) | ¥13,643 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (¥4,185) | ¥3,988 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (¥86,756) | ¥59,521 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (¥32,724) | ¥17,809 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (¥768) | ¥665 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (¥930) | ¥2,700 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (¥8,922) | ¥7,941 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (¥7,440) | ¥4,162 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (¥7,889) | ¥7,471 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (¥8,014) | ¥15,388 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (¥3,603,080) | ¥2,576,380 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (¥49) | ¥161 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (¥5,580) | ¥16,725 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (¥530) | ¥1,370 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (¥1,860) | ¥1,955 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (¥3,909) | ¥3,523 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (¥372) | ¥2,205 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (¥465) | ¥648 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (¥634) | ¥409 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (¥353) | ¥143 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (¥303) | ¥184 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (¥2,119) | ¥3,583 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Brunei | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (¥2,973) | ¥4,280 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (¥1,993) | ¥3,593 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (¥5,580) | ¥20,657 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (¥7,147) | ¥6,242 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (¥9,300) | ¥1,034 | + 800% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (¥498) | ¥533 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (¥46,500) | ¥58,872 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (¥74) | ¥41 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (¥7,440) | ¥11,178 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (¥1,395) | ¥554 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 606 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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