Cost of living in Brunei compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (2,048 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (2,423 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (1,024 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (1,433 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (683 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (811 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (4,531 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (1,365 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (1,024 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (1,024 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (23,888 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 610% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (811 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (834 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (582,734 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (462,613 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (27,046 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (409,513 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (305,859 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (13,523 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (15,357 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (318,350 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (120,079 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (2,819 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (3,413 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (32,739 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (27,301 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (28,950 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (29,407 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (13,221,435 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (181 ₦) | 256 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (20,476 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (1,946 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 409% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (6,825 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (14,344 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (1,365 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (1,706 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (2,326 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (1,295 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (1,112 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (7,774 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Entertainment | + 195% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 195% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Brunei | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (10,910 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (7,313 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (20,476 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (26,227 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (34,126 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 955% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (1,828 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (398,934 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (273 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1049% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (27,301 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (5,119 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 887% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 330 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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