Cost of living in Brunei compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (₨855) | ₨519 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨1,012) | ₨742 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (₨428) | ₨215 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (₨599) | ₨119 | + 401% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨285) | ₨168 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨339) | ₨102 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨1,893) | ₨658 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨570) | ₨194 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨428) | ₨51 | + 733% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨428) | ₨220 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨9,981) | ₨2,141 | + 366% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨339) | ₨170 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨348) | ₨77 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨243,470) | ₨65,360 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨193,283) | ₨44,450 | + 335% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨11,300) | ₨14,918 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨171,098) | ₨47,849 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨127,790) | ₨35,800 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨5,650) | ₨10,123 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨6,416) | ₨2,270 | + 183% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨133,009) | ₨53,975 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨50,170) | ₨18,356 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨1,178) | ₨851 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨1,426) | ₨797 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨13,678) | ₨4,868 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨11,407) | ₨7,670 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨12,096) | ₨17,357 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨12,286) | ₨8,106 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨5,524,012) | ₨5,697,890 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨76) | ₨146 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨8,555) | ₨4,073 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨813) | ₨237 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨2,852) | ₨572 | + 399% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨5,993) | ₨1,768 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨570) | ₨1,267 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨713) | ₨575 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨972) | ₨371 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨541) | ₨352 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨465) | ₨116 | + 299% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨3,248) | ₨681 | + 377% | |
| Entertainment | + 197% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨4,558) | ₨2,016 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨3,056) | ₨1,908 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨8,555) | ₨2,708 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨10,958) | ₨4,907 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨14,258) | ₨1,025 | + 1290% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨764) | ₨469 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (₨71,291) | ₨107,118 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨114) | ₨4.02 | + 2739% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨11,407) | ₨4,729 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨2,139) | ₨237 | + 802% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 926 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan
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