- Cost of Living
- Brunei
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brunei compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$8 (₨688) | ₨557 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | B$7 (₨621) | ₨619 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$6 (₨561) | ₨219 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.80 (₨248) | ₨108 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$4.73 (₨420) | ₨122 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$6 (₨542) | ₨79 | + 586% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨1,178) | ₨613 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$5.78 (₨513) | ₨156 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.48 (₨309) | ₨39 | + 684% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨266) | ₨283 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨6,213) | ₨2,980 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | B$2.40 (₨213) | ₨116 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$1.30 (₨115) | ₨57 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,770 (₨157,108) | ₨56,589 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | B$894 (₨79,378) | ₨35,418 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$63 (₨5,554) | ₨8,319 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | B$1,300 (₨115,378) | ₨46,212 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | B$809 (₨71,842) | ₨29,470 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | B$159 (₨14,119) | ₨6,959 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | B$40 (₨3,542) | ₨2,729 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | B$1,800 (₨159,776) | ₨41,526 | + 285% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$236 (₨20,927) | ₨11,677 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$9 (₨796) | ₨499 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$5.00 (₨444) | ₨1,031 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | B$95 (₨8,422) | ₨2,663 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | B$63 (₨5,628) | ₨4,551 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$159 (₨14,095) | ₨6,644 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$250 (₨22,191) | ₨6,006 | + 270% | |
| 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$40,000 (₨3,550,569) | ₨2,115,150 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.52 (₨46) | ₨92 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,561 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$4.73 (₨420) | ₨241 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$7 (₨621) | ₨748 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | B$40 (₨3,523) | ₨2,396 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | B$4.47 (₨397) | ₨445 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.24 (₨465) | ₨320 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨647) | ₨365 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨337) | ₨158 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$2.54 (₨225) | ₨112 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$18 (₨1,559) | ₨589 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$40 (₨3,534) | ₨1,589 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$16 (₨1,428) | ₨1,181 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨5,326) | ₨3,978 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$48 (₨4,222) | ₨3,176 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨8,876) | ₨1,228 | + 623% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$17 (₨1,513) | ₨389 | + 289% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | B$380 (₨33,730) | ₨57,145 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (₨17) | ₨52 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$88 (₨7,834) | ₨3,979 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | B$5.00 (₨444) | ₨281 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,404 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan
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