Cost of living in Brunei compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 161 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 107 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 57 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 32 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 22 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 67 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 40 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 23 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Mex$ 945) | Mex$ 217 | + 336% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 28 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Mex$ 23,049) | Mex$ 19,405 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Mex$ 18,298) | Mex$ 8,951 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Mex$ 1,070) | Mex$ 1,224 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Mex$ 16,197) | Mex$ 10,809 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Mex$ 12,098) | Mex$ 5,711 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 897 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 387 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Mex$ 12,592) | Mex$ 7,610 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Mex$ 4,749) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 101 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 86 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Mex$ 1,295) | Mex$ 853 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 631 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 1,513 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 1,221 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Mex$ 522,944) | Mex$ 324,742 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 498 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 79 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 216 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 564 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 68 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 49 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 57 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 30 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 186 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 345 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 139 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 901 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Mex$ 1,037) | Mex$ 662 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 110 | + 1127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 58 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Mex$ 6,749) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (Mex$ 2.53) | Mex$ 1.79 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 881 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 56 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,187 prices entered by 1,367 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 41% more expensive than in Mexico
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