Cost of living in Brunei compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 (₨1,278) | ₨750 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨1,513) | ₨1,088 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 (₨639) | ₨528 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 (₨895) | ₨216 | + 313% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨426) | ₨321 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨507) | ₨149 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨2,829) | ₨1,081 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨852) | ₨322 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨639) | ₨90 | + 613% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨639) | ₨630 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨14,914) | ₨2,715 | + 449% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨507) | ₨250 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨521) | ₨149 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨363,812) | ₨133,165 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨288,819) | ₨69,809 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨16,885) | ₨28,403 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨255,667) | ₨81,992 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨190,954) | ₨49,088 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨8,443) | ₨20,612 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨9,588) | ₨2,458 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨198,753) | ₨66,138 | + 201% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨74,968) | ₨30,635 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨1,760) | ₨1,207 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨20,439) | ₨3,728 | + 448% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨17,044) | ₨9,758 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨18,074) | ₨16,028 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨18,359) | ₨12,018 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨8,254,409) | ₨3,758,550 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨113) | ₨285 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨12,783) | ₨3,201 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨1,215) | ₨266 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨4,261) | ₨697 | + 512% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$70 (₨14,914) | ₨3,731 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨852) | ₨812 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨1,065) | ₨616 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨1,452) | ₨585 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨809) | ₨350 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨694) | ₨252 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨4,853) | ₨691 | + 602% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Brunei | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨6,811) | ₨3,554 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨4,566) | ₨1,839 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨12,783) | ₨6,844 | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨16,374) | ₨7,013 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨21,306) | ₨2,877 | + 641% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$6.00 (₨1,278) | ₨562 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 (₨249,063) | ₨70,829 | + 252% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 (₨170) | ₨255 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$60 (₨12,783) | ₨4,254 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨3,196) | ₨495 | + 546% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,087 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan
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