- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$9 (₨812) | ₨528 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$8 (₨751) | ₨604 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$5.45 (₨485) | ₨214 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.66 (₨237) | ₨108 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$5.64 (₨501) | ₨121 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$8 (₨726) | ₨82 | + 789% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨1,184) | ₨437 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$7 (₨594) | ₨153 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$4.00 (₨356) | ₨40 | + 794% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨267) | ₨314 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨6,224) | ₨2,141 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.63 (₨234) | ₨117 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.71 (₨152) | ₨55 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,532 (₨136,211) | ₨57,018 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$692 (₨61,556) | ₨35,866 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$65 (₨5,779) | ₨7,949 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,345 (₨119,603) | ₨44,615 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$804 (₨71,496) | ₨25,314 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$227 (₨20,215) | ₨6,795 | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$48 (₨4,229) | ₨2,652 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,100 (₨97,798) | ₨39,920 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$150 (₨13,336) | ₨11,091 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (₨819) | ₨499 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨947 | - | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$86 (₨7,663) | ₨2,542 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (₨5,637) | ₨4,026 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (₨14,118) | ₨6,025 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (₨22,227) | ₨5,302 | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$35,000 (₨3,111,756) | ₨1,796,100 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (₨46) | ₨89 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,526 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.00 (₨445) | ₨227 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (₨622) | ₨639 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$50 (₨4,445) | ₨2,133 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.95 (₨440) | ₨444 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (₨466) | ₨268 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$6.00 (₨533) | ₨340 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$1.98 (₨176) | ₨142 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.02 (₨180) | ₨109 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$14 (₨1,268) | ₨627 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$45 (₨3,979) | ₨1,501 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$15 (₨1,342) | ₨1,126 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨5,334) | ₨3,688 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$40 (₨3,538) | ₨3,095 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨8,891) | ₨526 | + 1591% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$22 (₨1,920) | ₨391 | + 392% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (₨33,785) | ₨54,726 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (₨17) | ₨29 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$91 (₨8,108) | ₨3,850 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (₨445) | ₨182 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,633 prices entered by 561 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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