Cost of living in Brunei compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (1,838 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (1,704 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (788 ₦) | 939 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (559 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (519 ₦) | 551 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (616 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (3,442 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (1,037 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (778 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (778 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (18,150 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 530% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (616 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (634 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (442,742 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (351,479 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (20,549 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (311,135 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (232,382 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (10,274 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (11,668 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (241,872 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (91,232 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (2,141 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (2,593 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (24,874 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (20,742 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (21,995 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (22,342 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (10,045,226 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 461% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (137 ₦) | 148 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (15,557 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (1,479 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (5,186 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (10,898 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (1,037 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (1,296 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (1,767 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (984 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (845 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (5,906 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (8,289 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (5,557 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (15,557 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (19,926 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (25,928 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 1043% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (1,389 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 567 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (129,640 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (49 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (20,742 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (3,889 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 740% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,134 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria
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