- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$9 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 118 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 95 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.45 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 66 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.66 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.64 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 31 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$8 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 20 | + 512% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 62 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$7 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 37 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.00 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 24 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 21 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 223 | + 361% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.63 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.71 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,532 (Mex$ 22,493) | Mex$ 19,601 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$692 (Mex$ 10,165) | Mex$ 10,336 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$65 (Mex$ 954) | Mex$ 1,616 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,345 (Mex$ 19,750) | Mex$ 11,774 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$804 (Mex$ 11,806) | Mex$ 6,568 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$227 (Mex$ 3,338) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$48 (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 381 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,100 (Mex$ 16,149) | Mex$ 8,129 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (Mex$ 2,202) | Mex$ 2,016 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 103 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 88 | - | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$86 (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 798 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 652 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (Mex$ 2,331) | Mex$ 1,486 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (Mex$ 3,670) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$35,000 (Mex$ 513,845) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 466 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.00 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 77 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 184 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$50 (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 541 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.95 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 68 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 49 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6.00 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 53 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$1.98 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.02 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$14 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 122 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$45 (Mex$ 657) | Mex$ 385 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$15 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 136 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$40 (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 741 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Mex$ 1,468) | Mex$ 103 | + 1322% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$22 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 55 | + 481% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (Mex$ 5,579) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (Mex$ 2.75) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$91 (Mex$ 1,339) | Mex$ 721 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 52 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,412 prices entered by 1,207 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 52% more expensive than in Mexico
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