Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Brunei 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brunei are 36.9% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brunei are 53.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Brunei are 73.8% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brunei are 52.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Brunei are 9.0% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brunei is 4.5% lower than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 S$ | 5.00 S$ | -66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 97.50 S$ | 47.50 S$ | -51.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 S$ | 7.92 S$ | -20.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 S$ | 2.50 S$ | -75.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 S$ | 3.00 S$ | -70.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 6.47 S$ | 5.11 S$ | -21.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.03 S$ | 1.22 S$ | -40.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.52 S$ | 0.92 S$ | -39.6 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 14.59 S$ | 10.07 S$ | -30.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.52 S$ | 2.39 S$ | -5.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.65 S$ | 1.08 S$ | -34.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.53 S$ | 3.18 S$ | -29.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 11.16 S$ | 9.33 S$ | -16.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.27 S$ | 4.68 S$ | -25.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 12.22 S$ | 11.85 S$ | -3.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.56 S$ | 2.33 S$ | -9.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.94 S$ | 1.81 S$ | -6.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.36 S$ | 2.26 S$ | -4.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.73 S$ | 2.64 S$ | +52.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.42 S$ | 1.34 S$ | -5.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.38 S$ | 1.28 S$ | -7.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.27 S$ | 5.91 S$ | +160.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.79 S$ | 1.33 S$ | -25.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 S$ | 20.00 S$ | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.55 S$ | 6.67 S$ | +20.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.20 S$ | 1.70 S$ | -72.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 S$ | 15.00 S$ | -9.1 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 S$ | 2.00 S$ | -0.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 128.00 S$ | 30.00 S$ | -76.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.40 S$ | 5.99 S$ | +36.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 S$ | 5.63 S$ | +250.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 S$ | 30.00 S$ | +50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 10.75 S$ | 1.94 S$ | -82.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 180,000.00 S$ | 30,000.00 S$ | -83.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 158,722.00 S$ | 38,219.10 S$ | -75.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 202.67 S$ | 62.31 S$ | -69.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.12 S$ | 28.83 S$ | +19.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 47.83 S$ | 100.97 S$ | +111.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 139.08 S$ | 62.73 S$ | -54.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.01 S$ | 8.49 S$ | -50.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 S$ | 6.99 S$ | -53.4 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,492.48 S$ | 277.25 S$ | -81.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 37,472.44 S$ | 14,550.80 S$ | -61.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.13 S$ | 73.94 S$ | -18.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 58.83 S$ | 67.20 S$ | +14.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 125.41 S$ | 139.72 S$ | +11.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.92 S$ | 114.86 S$ | -19.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,692.87 S$ | 774.45 S$ | -79.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,735.95 S$ | 732.89 S$ | -73.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,059.60 S$ | 1,865.75 S$ | -73.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5,079.33 S$ | 1,499.23 S$ | -70.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,501.39 S$ | 211.48 S$ | -91.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,654.68 S$ | 355.84 S$ | -78.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Brunei Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,991.66 S$ | 2,676.61 S$ | -55.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.50 | 3.80 | +8.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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