Cost of living in Brunei compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 224 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 121 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 55 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 35 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 23 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 70 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 41 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 24 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (Mex$ 1,047) | Mex$ 230 | + 356% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (Mex$ 25,549) | Mex$ 19,347 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (Mex$ 20,283) | Mex$ 8,715 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 1,059 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (Mex$ 17,955) | Mex$ 10,232 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (Mex$ 13,410) | Mex$ 5,157 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 681 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 383 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (Mex$ 13,958) | Mex$ 6,773 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (Mex$ 5,265) | Mex$ 2,063 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 98 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 93 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 858 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (Mex$ 1,197) | Mex$ 663 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (Mex$ 1,269) | Mex$ 1,509 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (Mex$ 1,289) | Mex$ 1,155 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (Mex$ 579,678) | Mex$ 357,739 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 544 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 80 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 185 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 534 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 81 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 49 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 57 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 30 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 29 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 188 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 306 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 150 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 850 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (Mex$ 1,150) | Mex$ 679 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (Mex$ 1,496) | Mex$ 124 | + 1102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 72 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (Mex$ 7,481) | Mex$ 10,778 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 3.05 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (Mex$ 1,197) | Mex$ 986 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 62 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,676 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 53% more expensive than in Mexico
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