- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 119 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 96 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 65 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 31 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 21 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 64 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 38 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 22 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Mex$ 843) | Mex$ 217 | + 289% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (Mex$ 21,313) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (Mex$ 10,768) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (Mex$ 15,652) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (Mex$ 9,746) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (Mex$ 1,915) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (Mex$ 480) | Mex$ 382 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (Mex$ 21,675) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (Mex$ 2,839) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 110 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 79 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (Mex$ 1,143) | Mex$ 841 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 674 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (Mex$ 1,912) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (Mex$ 3,010) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (Mex$ 481,665) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 19 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 454 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 77 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 181 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 545 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 72 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 50 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 55 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 128 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 379 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 138 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 744 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Mex$ 1,204) | Mex$ 103 | + 1073% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 55 | + 276% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (Mex$ 4,576) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (Mex$ 2.25) | Mex$ 2.32 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (Mex$ 1,063) | Mex$ 756 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 52 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,254 prices entered by 1,146 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 25% more expensive than in Mexico
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