Cost of living in Brunei compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (₨850) | ₨477 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨788) | ₨617 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (₨364) | ₨253 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (₨258) | ₨111 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨240) | ₨146 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨285) | ₨85 | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨1,592) | ₨736 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨480) | ₨147 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨360) | ₨52 | + 597% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨360) | ₨285 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨8,394) | ₨1,607 | + 422% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨285) | ₨133 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨293) | ₨80 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨204,754) | ₨65,208 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨162,547) | ₨40,675 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨9,503) | ₨11,662 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨143,890) | ₨44,902 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨107,469) | ₨32,659 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨4,752) | ₨8,932 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨5,396) | ₨2,572 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨111,858) | ₨44,098 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨42,192) | ₨23,617 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨990) | ₨667 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨1,199) | ₨516 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨11,503) | ₨3,054 | + 277% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨9,593) | ₨5,408 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨10,172) | ₨8,399 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨10,333) | ₨5,912 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨4,645,585) | ₨2,463,580 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨64) | ₨107 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨7,194) | ₨2,108 | + 241% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨684) | ₨260 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨2,398) | ₨616 | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨5,040) | ₨1,831 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨480) | ₨463 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨600) | ₨350 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨817) | ₨441 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨455) | ₨189 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨391) | ₨169 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨2,732) | ₨480 | + 470% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨3,833) | ₨1,849 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨2,570) | ₨1,458 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨7,194) | ₨2,679 | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨9,215) | ₨3,680 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨11,991) | ₨850 | + 1310% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨642) | ₨437 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (₨59,954) | ₨58,894 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨96) | ₨39 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨9,593) | ₨4,106 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨1,799) | ₨267 | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,833 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan
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