Cost of living in Brunei compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (1,801 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (2,131 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (900 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (1,261 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (600 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (714 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (3,985 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (1,201 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (900 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (900 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (21,011 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 353% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (714 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (734 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (512,539 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (406,888 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (23,788 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (360,184 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (269,016 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (11,894 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (13,507 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (280,002 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (105,614 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (2,479 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (3,002 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (28,795 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (24,012 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (25,463 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (25,865 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (11,628,807 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (159 ₦) | 182 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (18,009 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (1,712 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (6,003 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (12,616 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (1,201 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (1,501 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (2,046 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (1,139 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (978 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (6,838 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 319% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (9,596 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (6,432 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (18,009 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (23,068 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (30,015 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 2993% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (1,608 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 579 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (150,077 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (240 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 874% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (24,012 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (4,502 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 799% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 279 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria
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