Cost of living in Brunei compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brunei is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$7 (₨780) | ₨609 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 (₨723) | ₨658 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.04 (₨334) | ₨250 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$2.16 (₨237) | ₨111 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | B$2.00 (₨220) | ₨122 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 (₨262) | ₨115 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 (₨1,461) | ₨513 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 (₨440) | ₨182 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 (₨330) | ₨47 | + 609% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 (₨330) | ₨366 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 (₨7,704) | ₨2,635 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 (₨262) | ₨127 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 (₨269) | ₨56 | + 377% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Brunei is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 (₨187,930) | ₨56,028 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 (₨149,192) | ₨37,189 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 (₨8,722) | ₨9,197 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 (₨132,067) | ₨50,256 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 (₨98,639) | ₨30,769 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 (₨4,361) | ₨8,410 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 (₨4,953) | ₨2,495 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | B$933 (₨102,667) | ₨40,044 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 (₨38,725) | ₨11,962 | + 224% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 (₨909) | ₨600 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 (₨1,101) | ₨797 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Brunei is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 (₨10,558) | ₨2,116 | + 399% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 (₨8,804) | ₨3,603 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 (₨9,336) | ₨6,737 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 (₨9,484) | ₨5,639 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Brunei is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 (₨4,263,886) | ₨1,997,080 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 (₨58) | ₨112 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 (₨6,603) | ₨1,909 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Brunei is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 (₨628) | ₨311 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 (₨2,201) | ₨401 | + 449% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 (₨4,626) | ₨1,486 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 (₨440) | ₨514 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 (₨550) | ₨303 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 (₨750) | ₨309 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 (₨418) | ₨189 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 (₨359) | ₨133 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 (₨2,507) | ₨394 | + 537% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Brunei is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 (₨3,518) | ₨1,486 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | B$21 (₨2,359) | ₨1,191 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 (₨6,603) | ₨3,713 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 (₨8,458) | ₨3,615 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 (₨11,006) | ₨885 | + 1143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 (₨590) | ₨325 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨393 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$500 (₨55,028) | ₨55,804 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.19 (₨21) | ₨4.62 | + 346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 (₨8,804) | ₨4,249 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 (₨1,651) | ₨216 | + 664% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,075 prices entered by 458 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brunei is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan
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