Cost of living in Brunei compared to Venezuela
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Brunei is 11% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
Brunei | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | B$6.00 ($4.45) | US $20 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | B$7 ($5.26) | US $10 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | B$3.00 ($2.22) | US $2.96 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | B$4.20 ($3.11) | US $2.01 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | B$2.00 ($1.48) | US $2.69 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | B$2.38 ($1.76) | US $1.72 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | B$13 ($10) | US $2.97 | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | B$4.00 ($2.96) | US $4.91 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | B$3.00 ($2.22) | US $2.00 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | B$3.00 ($2.22) | US $1.50 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | B$70 ($52) | US $11 | + 379% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | B$2.38 ($1.76) | US $2.21 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | B$2.44 ($1.81) | US $1.18 | + 53% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Brunei is 69% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Brunei | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | B$1,708 ($1,265) | US $758 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | B$1,356 ($1,005) | US $431 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | B$79 ($59) | US $39 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | B$1,200 ($889) | US $422 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | B$896 ($664) | US $301 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | B$40 ($29) | US $39 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | B$45 ($33) | US $26 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | B$933 ($691) | US $217 | + 218% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | B$352 ($261) | US $112 | + 134% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | B$8 ($6) | US $7 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | B$10 ($7) | US $8 | - 4% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Brunei is 47% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Brunei | Venezuela | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | B$96 ($71) | US $44 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | B$80 ($59) | US $30 | + 100% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | B$85 ($63) | US $106 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | B$86 ($64) | US $83 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Brunei is 33% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Brunei | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | B$38,743 ($28,710) | US $27,682 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | B$0.53 ($0.39) | US $0.49 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | B$60 ($44) | US $26 | + 71% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Brunei is 8% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Brunei | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | B$5.70 ($4.23) | US $4.30 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | B$20 ($15) | US $10 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | B$42 ($31) | US $37 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | B$4.00 ($2.96) | US $3.89 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | B$5.00 ($3.71) | US $4.03 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | B$7 ($5.05) | US $4.26 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | B$3.80 ($2.81) | US $2.72 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | B$3.26 ($2.42) | US $2.36 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | B$23 ($17) | US $12 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Brunei is 130% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Brunei | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | B$32 ($24) | US $17 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | B$21 ($16) | US $8 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | B$60 ($44) | US $57 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | B$77 ($57) | US $41 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | B$100 ($74) | US $5.87 | + 1163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | B$5.36 ($3.97) | US $3.74 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | US $1.49 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | B$1,169 ($866) | US $512 | + 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | B$0.80 ($0.59) | US $0.18 | + 235% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | B$80 ($59) | US $38 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | B$15 ($11) | US $3.09 | + 260% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,576 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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Cost of living in Brunei is 39% more expensive than in Venezuela
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