Cost of living in Brunei compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (7,444 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (8,809 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (3,722 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (5,211 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (2,481 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (2,950 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (16,472 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (4,963 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (3,722 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (3,722 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (86,849 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 750% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (2,950 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (3,032 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 170% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (2,118,599 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (1,681,887 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (98,328 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (1,488,835 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (1,111,989 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (49,164 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (55,831 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (1,157,401 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (436,561 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 810% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (10,247 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 316% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 316% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (119,025 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 808% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (99,256 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (105,251 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (106,913 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (48,068,141 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 992% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (658 ₦) | 839 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (74,442 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 327% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 327% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (7,076 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (24,814 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1304% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$70 (86,849 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (4,963 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (6,203 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (8,456 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (4,709 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (4,044 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (28,263 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 1082% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (39,664 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (26,589 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (74,442 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 553% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (95,351 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (124,070 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 2162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$6.00 (7,444 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,077 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (1,450,373 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 386% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (993 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$60 (74,442 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 460% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (18,610 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 644% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 338 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 173% more expensive than in Nigeria
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