Cost of living in Brunei compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brunei | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 253 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 138 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 64 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 23 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 38 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 79 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 46 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 27 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Mex$ 1,013) | Mex$ 263 | + 286% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brunei | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Mex$ 24,704) | Mex$ 18,969 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Mex$ 19,612) | Mex$ 9,470 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 1,101 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Mex$ 17,361) | Mex$ 11,641 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Mex$ 12,967) | Mex$ 6,029 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 847 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Mex$ 651) | Mex$ 404 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Mex$ 13,496) | Mex$ 7,391 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Mex$ 5,091) | Mex$ 2,455 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 114 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 114 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brunei | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Mex$ 1,388) | Mex$ 893 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 641 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Mex$ 1,227) | Mex$ 1,559 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Mex$ 1,247) | Mex$ 1,241 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brunei | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Mex$ 560,510) | Mex$ 327,761 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 518 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brunei | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 83 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 189 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Mex$ 608) | Mex$ 585 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 71 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 55 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 57 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 30 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 33 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 231 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Brunei | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 318 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 157 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 683 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Mex$ 1,112) | Mex$ 726 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Mex$ 1,447) | Mex$ 146 | + 892% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 80 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 42 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Mex$ 7,234) | Mex$ 12,450 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 380% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 911 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 67 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,459 prices entered by 1,080 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 47% more expensive than in Mexico
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