Cost of living in Brunei compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (2,015 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (1,867 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (863 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (613 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (568 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (676 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (3,773 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (1,137 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (853 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (853 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (19,894 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 604% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (676 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (695 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (485,306 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (385,269 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (22,524 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (341,046 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (254,723 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (11,262 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (12,789 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (265,125 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (100,003 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (2,347 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (2,842 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (27,265 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (22,736 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (24,110 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (24,490 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 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 (11,010,939 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (151 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (17,052 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (1,621 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (5,684 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (11,946 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (1,137 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (1,421 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (1,937 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (1,079 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (926 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (6,474 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (9,086 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (6,091 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (17,052 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (21,842 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (28,421 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 1058% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (1,523 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 511 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (142,103 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (227 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 588% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (22,736 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (4,263 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 688% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 703 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria
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