Cost of living in Brunei compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (₨1,266) | ₨944 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨1,498) | ₨1,140 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (₨633) | ₨401 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (₨886) | ₨181 | + 389% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨422) | ₨287 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨502) | ₨159 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨2,802) | ₨1,152 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨844) | ₨299 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨633) | ₨102 | + 523% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨633) | ₨526 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨14,773) | ₨2,499 | + 491% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨502) | ₨268 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨516) | ₨158 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨360,384) | ₨134,247 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨286,097) | ₨65,560 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨16,726) | ₨27,279 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨253,258) | ₨69,571 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨189,155) | ₨48,839 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨8,363) | ₨25,072 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨9,497) | ₨2,220 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨196,880) | ₨71,861 | + 174% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨74,261) | ₨27,957 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨1,743) | ₨1,360 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨2,110) | ₨1,526 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 168% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨20,247) | ₨4,218 | + 380% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨16,884) | ₨6,291 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨17,904) | ₨12,745 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨18,186) | ₨10,255 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨8,176,621) | ₨4,775,380 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨112) | ₨270 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨12,663) | ₨4,513 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨1,204) | ₨729 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨4,221) | ₨884 | + 378% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨8,871) | ₨2,402 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨844) | ₨2,247 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨1,055) | ₨772 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨1,438) | ₨677 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨801) | ₨208 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨688) | ₨221 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨4,808) | ₨2,282 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 361% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 361% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨6,747) | ₨2,878 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨4,523) | ₨2,278 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨12,663) | ₨3,647 | + 247% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨16,220) | ₨7,900 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨21,105) | ₨2,449 | + 762% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨1,131) | ₨675 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨764 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (₨246,715) | ₨71,370 | + 246% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨169) | ₨3.52 | + 4700% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨16,884) | ₨3,578 | + 372% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨3,166) | ₨521 | + 508% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,969 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan
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