- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (2,070 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (1,869 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (1,687 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (747 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (1,263 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (1,630 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (3,544 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (1,542 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (930 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (801 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (18,686 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 683% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (641 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (346 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (472,467 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (238,710 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (16,702 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (346,974 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (216,050 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (42,461 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (10,652 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (480,489 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (62,934 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (2,394 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (1,335 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (25,328 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (16,925 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (42,388 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (66,735 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$40,000 (10,677,525 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (139 ₦) | 155 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (1,264 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (1,869 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (10,593 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (1,193 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (1,400 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (1,946 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (1,013 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (677 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (4,687 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (10,629 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (4,295 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (16,016 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (12,698 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (26,694 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 944% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (4,549 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 562 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (101,436 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (50 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (23,559 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (1,335 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,526 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria
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