Cost of living in Brunei compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 220 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 122 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 55 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 35 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 24 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 72 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 40 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Mex$ 1,108) | Mex$ 232 | + 376% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 20 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Mex$ 27,018) | Mex$ 18,734 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Mex$ 21,449) | Mex$ 8,601 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Mex$ 1,254) | Mex$ 1,007 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Mex$ 18,987) | Mex$ 10,176 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Mex$ 14,181) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 697 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 383 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Mex$ 14,760) | Mex$ 6,718 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Mex$ 5,567) | Mex$ 2,051 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 100 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 91 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Mex$ 1,518) | Mex$ 847 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Mex$ 1,266) | Mex$ 652 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Mex$ 1,342) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Mex$ 1,363) | Mex$ 1,118 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Mex$ 613,000) | Mex$ 348,641 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 538 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 81 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 180 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 523 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 80 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 50 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 56 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 30 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 29 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 186 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 309 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 149 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Mex$ 949) | Mex$ 849 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Mex$ 1,216) | Mex$ 684 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Mex$ 1,582) | Mex$ 126 | + 1155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 72 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Mex$ 7,911) | Mex$ 10,499 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 2.90 | + 337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Mex$ 1,266) | Mex$ 986 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 62 | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,899 prices entered by 1,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 63% more expensive than in Mexico
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